Yoshieslunchbox
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I thought that this issue some of the people that frequent these forums, since so much consideration is given to ethics and morality around here. In my state there's a controversy going on because of a Pissarro painting that the University of Oklahoma is holding. The painting was looted from a Jewish businessman by the Nazi's during their occupation of France, and passed into private collectors' hands after the end of WWII. The original owner sought it's return, but was denied by the Swiss courts at the time because of a five-year limitation they set on seeking the restitution of looted artwork during the war (which seems like an awfully short time to get your life together enough to pursue legal action). I was hoping to see how you all felt about this. I'll include some links to news stories on the whole issue to fill in my very lacking description of it.
In cases of seized art, answers aren't always easy to find, Oklahoma legal expert says | News OK
French woman appeals to Oklahomans for return of Nazi-looted painting | News OK
And here is a change.org petition asking OU to return the painting if you feel inclined to sign it:
http://www.change.org/petitions/the...l-heir-dr-leone-meyer-daughter-of-raoul-meyer
Thanks everybody!
In cases of seized art, answers aren't always easy to find, Oklahoma legal expert says | News OK
French woman appeals to Oklahomans for return of Nazi-looted painting | News OK
And here is a change.org petition asking OU to return the painting if you feel inclined to sign it:
http://www.change.org/petitions/the...l-heir-dr-leone-meyer-daughter-of-raoul-meyer
Thanks everybody!