Argentine court orders Nazi‑looted portrait to be returned to Goudstikker heir
An Argentine tribunal sanctioned a settlement that requires Patricia Kadgien and her husband Juan Carlos Cortegoso to forfeit any claim to a World War II‑looted portrait and to avoid criminal prosecution, while remaining under court supervision for two years and paying a local hospital. The painting, taken from Dutch Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, was discovered after appearing in a real‑estate advertisement and was seized by police.
The court ordered the work to be returned to Marei von Saher, Goudstikker’s daughter‑in‑law and sole heir. Von Saher intends to exhibit the portrait for a limited period in Argentina before it is transferred elsewhere.
How this was covered
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Why it matters
The case illustrates ongoing efforts to restore artworks stolen during the Holocaust and reinforces legal precedents for restitution.
How this story developed
- Sep 4 Argentine court clears path for Nazi-looted portrait to return to Goudstikker heir
- Sep 5 The court sanctioned a settlement that obliges Patricia Kadgien to relinquish her claim and remain under supervision.
