German museum hangs painting backwards to raise money to rightfully buy it
Max Liebermann painting part of massive Munich trove discovered in 2012
The 1921 work, ‘Woman Sitting in an Armchair,’ was found in Munich in 2011
But his agreement to return the art to original owners remains legally binding
Cornelius Gurlitt, who died Tuesday, leaves massive collection of contested art
German recluse Cornelius Gurlitt leaves art trove worth $1.4 billion and no will
Experts to determine original owners of Chagall and Picasso masterpieces
Germany recluse’s hidden stash includes work by Monet, Renoir, and Matisse
Norwegian museum returning $20 million painting to art dealer’s family
Life imitates art with announcement timed to the film’s French release
Talking to Robert Edsel, author of the book the new movie is based on
Plus Israeli museums look for Nazi-looted art, and more in the news
Munich authorities seem more interested in protecting an art dealer than in returning stolen works to their rightful heirs
Plus this year’s Forward 50 announced, and more in the news
The Scroll’s crime and punishment round-up
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