US Court Orders French Farmer to Get Stolen Painting
A US court ruled to return a Modigliani painting to a French farmer. The painting was stolen by the Nazis. It was previously owned by a Jewish art dealer.
The painting was originally taken from a Jewish antiquarian by the Nazis during World War II. It then passed through the hands of a Jewish art dealer who left Paris. The artwork was later held by a modern art collector. A US court has now ordered the painting’s return to the farmer’s grandson. He lives in the Dordogne region of France.
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Painting Returned to Farmer
A US court ordered the return of a Modigliani painting.
Nazi Theft During WWII
The painting was stolen by the Nazis from the grandfather of the farmer.
Art Dealer's Previous Ownership
The painting was previously owned by a Jewish art dealer.
Farmer Lives in France
The farmer lives in the Dordogne region of France.
Return to Family Lineage
The artwork is now being returned to the farmer’s grandson.