Art Experts, Inc. is uniquely well-qualified to help you research and establish your claim for World War II-period restitution. Our experts in Germany and the United States are experienced at tracing the most difficult provenances. We are comfortable doing research-- written or verbal--in several languages. We understand the necessity of submitting your claims in a timely and error-free fashion.
Raphael, The Sistine Madonna (1513).
During World War II this masterpiece was hidden by its rightful owner the Dresden Museum. It was discovered by the Russian Army in 1945 and taken to the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. After much diplomatic wrangling, the painting was returned to the Dresden Museum in 1955.
We are particularly well-versed in using the voluminous resources of the National Archives in Washington, DC on the period 1933-1945. The National Archives has especially good documentation on art and antiques during this time period from:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czechoslovakia
- England
- France
- Germany
- Luxembourg
- the Netherlands
- Switzerland
- United States
- Uruguay
Art Experts adheres to the strictest standards of ethics.
In the case of World War II-era claims, the standard of proof is exceptionally high, and the evidence is often difficult to obtain. We understand how vital it is that your claim be thoroughly documented and corroborated. We will be honored to help you with your World War II-era research.
Below: We were hired to investigate the history of these paintings after they were found in an estate in Spain. The markings speak for themselves.
