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TarJak
11-03-13, 04:24 PM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-04/nazi-artwork-haul-woth-more-than-1-billion-found-in-munich/5066706

1500 art works looted by the Nazis during ww2 found in a raid on a Munich house.
Sailor Steve
11-03-13, 04:41 PM
That is incredible news! :rock:

If it really is a part of the legendary missing treasures then an important piece of human heritage has been restored.
Jimbuna
11-03-13, 04:49 PM
Can't say I'm all that surprised....greed often conquers all.
Jimbuna
11-03-13, 04:55 PM
The BBC link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24794970
Oberon
11-03-13, 04:59 PM
Impressive find indeed. :yep:
TarJak
11-03-13, 05:12 PM
I do do wonder how many forgeries are in the collection. Forging art was rife in the 20s and 30s.
Jimbuna
11-03-13, 05:13 PM
I do do wonder how many forgeries are in the collection. Forging art was rife in the 20s and 30s.

Aw come on...that can't be true :hmmm:

http://funny-pics-fun.com/wp-content/uploads/Mona-Lisa-Piece-Of-Art-19.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=JeffznawT5HCCM&tbnid=da8QcW28JAktaM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunny-pics-fun.com%2Ffunny-compilations%2Fmona-lisa-piece-of-art&ei=Zsp2UtvgKoqQ7AbfpYDQCg&psig=AFQjCNGysE987opJPS7GRr4cEqhRMQiiuQ&ust=1383603174772035)
TarJak
11-03-13, 05:26 PM
Self portrait Jim?
Skybird
11-03-13, 05:47 PM
They said on TV today that after the recent record prices paid for pieces of arts during auctions, the treasure possibly could be worth billions on the market. YES: plural.

I offer a deal. I offer 1500 scribbles for one CVG plus downsized battle group. :D
TarJak
11-05-13, 09:25 PM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-06/nazi-looted-art-berlin-lost-works-matisse-dix-chagall/5072104

Sounds like the bloke at the centre of this has done a runner.
Spiced_Rum
11-06-13, 03:19 AM
Great news that lost painting have been 'rediscovered' but will any of this art be placed into museums so that the public can view it, or will it be sold off to rich collectors and lost again. Expect that it could be hard to prove ownership without receipts.
Jimbuna
11-06-13, 05:40 AM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-06/nazi-looted-art-berlin-lost-works-matisse-dix-chagall/5072104

Sounds like the bloke at the centre of this has done a runner.

Not surprised...and probably has one or two items with him if he has any sense :)
TarJak
11-06-13, 05:41 AM
That's one of the interesting things. They are not planning to publish a list of what's in the collection leaving the onus on the families of the owners or the owners themselves if still alive to claim them. Possibly easier for those that were looted from museums or galleries, but much harder for private owners.