In 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in Minnesota
- An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn't have much historical or monetary value for most.
- But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it's a priceless family heirloom.
- The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box and pulled out a tiny piece of art.
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- An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn't have much historical or monetary value for most.
- But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it's a priceless family heirloom.
- The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box and pulled out a tiny piece of art.
Sources: Times of India