Jewish Federations of North America Sues Norton Simon Museum Over Nazi-Looted Art
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What happened
Jewish Federations of North America filed two lawsuits in California seeking the return of art allegedly stolen by the Nazis. One suit targets Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena for the paintings "Adam and Eve," which were created by Lucas Cranach the Elder around 1530. The paintings were taken from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker in Holland in 1940. The Federation also filed a second lawsuit demanding the return of watercolors from Auschwitz.
Why it matters
The lawsuits are filed under new California and federal laws that strengthen claims to artwork forcibly taken during World War II. If the recovery of the art is successful, Jewish Federations of North America pledges to use the majority of the net proceeds to care for impoverished Holocaust survivors in the Los Angeles area.
Who's involved
- Jewish Federations of North AmericaPlaintiff, suing the Norton Simon Museum to recover allegedly looted art.
- Norton Simon MuseumDefendant, facing the lawsuit regarding the retrieval of looted art.
- Marei von SaherGoudstikker heir who gave the Federation authority to file the lawsuit.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Norton Simon MuseumSpeculative
Norton Simon Museum might face increased costs or changes to its asset inventory due to the ongoing lawsuit.
- Jewish Federations of North AmericaSpeculative
Jewish Federations of North America could generate funding for survivor care through the recovery of assets.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Norton Simon Museum faces lawsuit and initiates recovery efforts for looted art under new state law.1 source
JFNA sues museum over looted art and supports LA survivors.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jewish Federations of North America
non-profit organization located in Canada and the United States
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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Norton Simon Museum
art museum in Pasadena, California
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