Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s family
Summary
A painting stolen by the Nazis from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker has been found in the home of the family of Hendrik Seyffardt, a Dutch Nazi collaborator. The family has acknowledged the painting was looted and is considering returning it to Goudstikker’s heirs, but legal limits prevent forced recovery.Key Facts
- The painting is called Portrait of a Young Girl by Toon Kelder.
- It was taken by Nazis from Jacques Goudstikker’s collection during World War II.
- Hendrik Seyffardt, a Dutch SS leader, owned the painting, which stayed in his family for decades.
- Seyffardt led a Nazi SS volunteer unit and was killed by resistance fighters in 1943.
- The painting was identified by an art expert named Arthur Brand, who confirms it was looted.
- Seyffardt’s granddaughter admitted the painting is stolen and said it should be returned.
- Dutch laws and committees cannot force private owners to give back such art after time limits expire.
- The family member who informed Brand wants to make the case public to help return the painting.
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