Nazi Official's Daughter, Accomplice Under House Arrest in Argentina Amid Probe into Missing WWII-Era Stolen Painting

The "Portrait of Contessa Colleoni," an 18th-century painting looted by Nazis from Dutch-Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker during WWII, was found in an online real estate listing.

The painting was linked to Nazi official Friedrich Kadgien, who escaped to Argentina. His daughter posted it online, prompting police raids that initially failed to find the artwork.

An Argentine court placed Patricia Kadgien and an accomplice under 72-hour house arrest in Mar del Plata for allegedly obstructing the investigation into the missing WWII-era stolen painting.

Despite initial difficulties, the painting was eventually returned to authorities by the couple's lawyer, marking a significant step in recovering the long-lost artwork after decades.

This case highlights ongoing international efforts to recover art looted by Nazis, with authorities pursuing leads decades after the original thefts to return cultural heritage.