Van Gogh painting at Musée d'Orsay faces restitution claim
A descendant of a German Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis is demanding the restitution of Vincent van Gogh's painting "Hôpital Saint-Paul à Saint-Rémy-de-Provence" from the Musée d'Orsay. The Commission for the Compensation of Victims of Spoliation is expected to examine the case starting in September. The work was acquired by the museum in 1952.
Key facts
- A descendant of a German Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis is seeking restitution of a Van Gogh painting.
- The painting is titled 'Hôpital Saint-Paul à Saint-Rémy-de-Provence'.
- The work is held by the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
- The Commission for the Compensation of Victims of Spoliation will review the case from September.
- The museum acquired the painting in 1952.
- The claimant is a descendant of the original owner who was persecuted by the Nazis.
- The case involves Nazi-era spoliation of Jewish-owned art.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Musée d'Orsay
- Commission pour l'indemnisation des victimes de spoliation
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence