Argentine couple to return Nazi-looted painting to rightful owner
The late-baroque Portrait of a Lady was lost for 80 years until it was spotted in photographs of a house for sale near Buenos Aires.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"aims to bring back every single artwork robbed from Jacques' collection, and to restore his legacy"
— Marei von Saher , Other
Key People
Juan Carlos Cortegoso is the husband of Patricia Kadgien.
Marei von Saher is the daughter-in-law and sole heir of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
Patricia Kadgien is the daughter of a Nazi fugitive and previously owned the painting in question.
All Coverage
The late-baroque Portrait of a Lady was lost for 80 years until it was spotted in photographs of a house for sale near Buenos Aires.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.
September 21, 2026 at 12:21 PMGreek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
September 24, 2026 at 04:36 PMThree arrested in South Africa over one of nine women's body finds
The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
September 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in Germany
The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.
September 24, 2026 at 02:37 PMCultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
September 19, 2026 at 11:18 PMDramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
September 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM