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Nazi-Looted Portrait From Goudstikker Collection Found in Argentine Home

Heritage experts say only a physical inspection can confirm the painting’s identity.

El cuadro del artista italiano Vittore Ghislandi, robado durante la guerra, aparece colgado en el salón de una casa en una localidad argentina. © Servicio Nacional del Patrimonio Cultural/ Robles Casas & Campos
La obra, “Retrato de una dama”, del pintor italiano Giuseppe Ghislandi (1655-1743) colgado en el living de una casa en la Costa Atlántica
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Overview

  • Dutch newspaper AD identified Giuseppe Ghislandi’s “Retrato de una dama” in photos from an Argentine real-estate listing and confirmed the work remains in the residence.
  • The Dutch Cultural Heritage Agency reports the painting’s measurements match archival records and says there is no reason to think it is a copy.
  • Definitive authentication awaits examination of the reverse for original labels or marks, according to the agency.
  • Heirs of dealer Jacques Goudstikker have formally filed a restitution claim following AD’s report, building on recoveries they secured in 2006 after litigation.
  • Investigators also spotted on the daughters’ social media a missing Abraham Mignon floral still life under review, and authorities warn the case could lead to a lengthy legal process if the current holders resist transfer.