WJC News Update – Swiss Town Returns Painting Looted during World War II

2017. október 9 23:22

WJC News Update – Swiss Town Returns Painting Looted during World War II

 

 

World Jewish Congress
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Small blog web mg 6536 Swiss Town Returns Painting Looted during World War IIIntervention by WJC President Ronald S. Lauder instrumental in achieving restoration of Constable painting looted by Nazi collaborators in France on 1942 to heirs of rightful owners.
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