US appeals court rules—with regret—that Thyssen-Bornemisza Foundation can keep Nazi-looted Pissarro
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US appeals court rules—with regret—that Thyssen-Bornemisza Foundation can keep Nazi-looted Pissarro
Judges noted the Spanish government, which signed the Washington Principles in 1998, “can preen as moralistic in its declarations”, yet not be bound by them
Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection can keep a painting that the Nazis stole, US judge rules
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection can keep a painting that the Nazis stole, US judge rules
The judge says the work should have raised suspicions, but that he must apply Spanish law
Paris court orders US collector to turn over Pissarro painting
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Paris court orders US collector to turn over Pissarro painting
The work, seized by the pro-Nazi Vichy government, had been lent to an exhibition at the Musée Marmottan
New retrospective in Paris for Pissarro, the first of the Impressionists
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New retrospective in Paris for Pissarro, the first of the Impressionists
This will be one of three exhibitions on Pissarro in Europe this year, providing unparalleled access to the artist's greatest works
Restitution case targets Thyssen museum
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Restitution case targets Thyssen museum
But it may not be legally possible to sue Spain in the US courts