Nazi-Looted Kandinsky Painting Sells for $42 Million at Auction
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Thu, 15 October 2026
4 reports- 24sata (Croatia)05:17
Slika 'Šareni život' Vasilija Kandinskoga, koja je desetljećima bila dio zbirkе minhenskog muzeja, prodana je na aukciji za nevjerojatnih 32 milijuna eura, čime je postala jedno od najvažnijih djela na tržištu umjetnina.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:45
SLIKA "Šareni život", slavno djelo ruskog slikara Vasilija Kandinskog, u srijedu navečer prodana je na aukciji za gotovo 32 milijuna eura, objavila je londonska kuća Christie's.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:04
Slavno ulje na platnu desetljećima je visjelo u minhenskom muzeju Lenbachhaus. Prije tri godine klasificirano je kao djelo koje su ukrali nacisti, pa je vraćeno nasljednicima židovske kolekcionarske obitelji Lewenstein
- NYT World13:29first to report
“The Colorful Life,” a 1907 work by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, had been returned to the original owners’ heirs in 2023.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Times of India08:30
A remarkable Wassily Kandinsky painting achieved a staggering £31.56 million at auction, after being returned to the Lewenstein heirs. This valuable artwork had a tumultuous history, changing ownership during World War II amid sales disputes. Following an independent inquiry, it was restituted to the family, underscoring persistent endeavors to reclaim art stolen during the Nazi era.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Times of India05:34
A painting by Wassily Kandinsky, titled Das bunte Leben, sold at auction for £31.56 million. This artwork was returned to the heirs of its original Jewish owners after decades of dispute. The piece was originally painted in 1907 and displayed at notable exhibitions. Following its theft by the Nazis, it changed hands multiple times before being held by a German bank.