Art auctioned in Germany was stolen: Poland
Poland's culture authorities said Thursday a painting by Wassily Kandinsky that was auctioned in Germany for almost 390,000 euros belongs to Poland, where it was stolen in 1984.
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Poland's culture authorities said Thursday a painting by Wassily Kandinsky that was auctioned in Germany for almost 390,000 euros belongs to Poland, where it was stolen in 1984.
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A work by Kandinsky, which the Polish government alleges was stolen, was also included in the sale.
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