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Sotheby’s Withdraws Van Gogh Painting After Heirs Claim Nazi-Era Forced Sale

Heirs of the Fischer family say Van Gogh’s 1890 painting was sold under Nazi pressure in 1936. They asked Sotheby’s to withdraw it from auction, and the sale was halted.

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