Nazi Looted Painting Recovered: Argentinian Property Listing Leads to Return
News Context
At a glance
- This case demonstrates the surprising ways in which Nazi-looted art continues to surface decades later.
Key Details
- Artist: Giuseppe Ghislandi
- Title: *Portrait of a Lady (Contessa Colleoni)*
- Original Owner: Jacques Goudstikker, a Dutch Jewish art dealer.
- Current Status: In the custody of the argentinian judiciary.
- Accused: patricia Kadgien and her husband,under house arrest.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| WWII | Painting looted by Nazis. |
| 1946 | Painting last officially recorded. |
| August 25, 2025 | Dutch newspaper AD publishes findings linking the painting to kadgien’s property. |
| August 26, 2025 | Federal prosecutor investigates. |
| September 2, 2025 | Kadgiens placed under house arrest. |
| Wednesday (date unspecified) | Painting handed over to Argentinian judiciary. |
| Thursday (date unspecified) | Hearing scheduled for Kadgiens on charges of concealment and obstruction of justice. |