(Q109177365)
Statements
Cologne Returns Nazi-Looted Kokoschka Portrait of Tilla Durieux (English)
0 references
1 reference
After over four years of investigation, the Cologne City Council unanimously decided to offer the return of the painting to Flechtheim’s family on April 30, 2013. They initially requested the painting in 2008. However, as is the case with many purported pieces of Nazi loot, there were questions regarding whether the painting was indeed confiscated or if it was sold previously. In this case, the council initially concluded that one Alexander Vömel had sold the painting on Flechtheim’s behalf to Haubrich. The portrait will be returned to the heirs by the end of the week, while further works from the Haubrich collection will be on view at the Museum Ludwig during August. (English)