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Austria returns Nazi-looted miniature painting to Jewish family heir after 86 years

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Austria has returned a small miniature painting stolen by Nazis in 1940 from Eduard Epstein, a victim of Nazi persecution, to his heir Jackie Sondell. The artwork was confiscated from Epstein's collection during his imprisonment and had remained out of the family's hands for over eight decades. An Austrian diplomat formally handed over the painting to Sondell in a symbolic act of restitution. The Austrian government undertook efforts to trace Sondell and her brother before restoring the piece. The return represents Austria's recognition of its historical responsibilities toward victims of Nazi-era looting.

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