Unveiling a Nazi Treasure Trove: The Astonishing Rediscovery of 'Portrait of a Lady'
Dutch systems specialist Paul Post uncovered his father's Nazi-era diaries, linking them to a long-missing 18th-century painting, 'Portrait of a Lady,' found in Argentina. This discovery has led to charges against Patricia Kadgien for concealing looted art, highlighting the enduring quest for restitution of Nazi-stolen treasures.
Paul Post, a Dutch systems specialist, unearthed a remarkable story hidden in his late father's Nazi-era diaries. These diaries, rediscovered in an attic, have led Post from the Netherlands to Argentina in search of a missing piece of art history.
The journey culminated in the discovery of an 18th-century painting, 'Portrait of a Lady,' hanging inconspicuously in the home of Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a high-ranking Nazi official. Kadgien and her husband now face charges of aggravated concealment related to looted art.
This case sheds light on the ongoing challenges of reclaiming Nazi-stolen treasures, as thousands of artworks remain missing. Post's accidental involvement in the painting's recovery highlights the complexities and enduring significance of restitution efforts today.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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