Klimt Painting 'Portrait of Fräulein Lieser': Lawsuit Over Nazi-Looted Art in New York Court (faz.net)

• New York Supreme Court hears restitution lawsuit over Klimt painting.
• Plaintiff Patricia Leahy claims sole inheritance, accuses auction house of failing to contact her.
• Painting auctioned in 2024 but sale cancelled after settlement issues with heirs.

"The sale of Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Fräulein Lieser' failed in 2024 despite a record bid of 30 million euros. Now the Supreme Court of New York is hearing the case. Plaintiff Patricia Leahy, who claims to be the sole heir, accuses the auction house im Kinsky of not contacting her. The painting was suspected of being Nazi-looted art, and its provenance is incomplete. A previous buyer withdrew the bid after attempts to reach a settlement with potential heirs failed. The painting remains with Kinsky."