A remarkable Wassily Kandinsky painting achieved a staggering £31.56 million at auction, after being returned to the Lewenstein heirs. This valuable artwork had a tumultuous history, changing ownership during World War II amid sales disputes. Following an independent inquiry, it was restituted to the family, underscoring persistent endeavors to reclaim art stolen during the Nazi era.
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Kandinsky painting sold under Nazi occupation returns to heirs, fetches £31.56m at London auction
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