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Kandinsky painting sold under Nazi occupation returns to heirs, fetches ยฃ31.56m at London auction

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: October 19, 2026 at 08:30

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A remarkable Wassily Kandinsky painting achieved a staggering ยฃ31.56 million at auction, after being returned to the Lewenstein heirs. This valuable artwork had a tumultuous history, changing ownership during World War II amid sales disputes. Following an independent inquiry, it was restituted to the family, underscoring persistent endeavors to reclaim art stolen during the Nazi era.

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