Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s
Heirs of a Jewish former owner are challenging the sale of a Vincent van Gogh painting at Sotheby’s, claiming the work was sold under duress in 1936. The legal challenge seeks to halt the auction of the $180 million piece just days before the scheduled event.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to address the provenance of art looted or sold under duress during the Nazi era.
The heirs of the Jewish former owner of an important painting by Vincent van Gogh have asked Sotheby’s to withdraw the work from sale…
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