An Italian master painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam has been spotted on the website of an estate agent selling a house in Argentina, more than 80 years after it was taken. A photo shows Portrait of a Lady by Giuseppe Ghislandi hanging above a sofa inside a property near Buenos Aires once owned by a senior Nazi official who moved to South America after the Second World War. The painting, which features on a database of lost wartime art, was traced when the house was put up for sale by the official's daughter, Dutch newspaper AD reports. The artwork is among hundreds looted from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, who helped other Jews escape during the war. Goudstikker died at sea escaping the Netherlands and is buried in England. Over 1,100 works from his collection were sold in a forced sale after his death, including pieces acquired by high-ranking Nazis. Some were recovered post-war and are displayed in Amsterdam's national collection. However, the portrait of the Contessa Colleoni remained missing until now. Annelies Kool and Perry Schrier of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands remarked there is no reason to suspect this is a copy. AD's investigation discovered that it was possessed by Friedrich Kadgien, an SS officer who later became a businessman in Brazil and Argentina. Attempts to speak to Kadgien’s daughters about the painting have been unsuccessful. Goudstikker's estate is pursuing efforts to reclaim the artwork, with his heir expressing determination to restore the legacy of the stolen pieces.
Historical Artwork Uncovered in Argentina: A Legacy of Theft and Recovery

Historical Artwork Uncovered in Argentina: A Legacy of Theft and Recovery
The 'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi, looted by Nazis over 80 years ago, has surfaced in an Argentine property listing, initiating discussions on repatriation.
An Italian masterpiece, 'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi, stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer, was recently discovered in an estate agent's advertisement for a house in Argentina. This significant piece had been missing for more than eight decades and was traced to the home of a former Nazi official. As investigations continue, the heir of the original owner is determined to reclaim the artwork, highlighting ongoing issues related to art restitution.