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Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million Van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s

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The New York Times reports that Jewish heirs are challenging the sale at Sotheby's of Van Gogh's "Blossoming Chestnut Trees," a painting the headline values at $180 million. The heirs say the painting was sold under Nazi-era duress. Sotheby's says it is "committed to working toward a mutually satisfactory resolution."

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  1. The New York Times FIRST 1h ago Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million Van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s

    Heirs say “Blossoming Chestnut Trees” was sold under Nazi-era duress. The auction house says it is “committed to working toward a mutually satisfactory resolution.”

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