Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · No. 131
Stedelijk Museum Restitutes Henri Matisse Painting to Heirs of Albert Stern Following Nazi-Era Sale
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Stedelijk Museum Restitutes Henri Matisse Painting to Heirs of Albert Stern Following Nazi-Era Sale

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Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has returned the 1920/21 painting 'Odalisque' by Henri Matisse to the legal successors of Albert Stern. The Dutch Restitutions Committee determined the work was sold under duress in 1941 to finance the Stern family's escape from the Nazi regime. The painting had been part of the museum's collection, owned by the Amsterdam City Council, since its forced sale during the German occupation.

  • Artists: Henri Matisse
  • People: Albert Stern, Rein Wolfs
  • Museums: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
  • Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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