In 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting; 86 years later Austria returned it

 In a poignant gesture, an Austrian diplomat returned a stolen miniature painting to Jackie Sondell, heir to Eduard Epstein, a victim of Nazi persecution. Confiscated from Epstein’s collection during his imprisonment, the artwork symbolizes Austria’s acknowledgment of its historical obligations and a step towards healing. The Austrian government diligently traced Sondell and her brother to restore this cherished piece of family history. In a poignant gesture, an Austrian diplomat returned a stolen miniature painting to Jackie Sondell, heir to Eduard Epstein, a victim of Nazi persecution. Confiscated from Epstein’s collection during his imprisonment, the artwork symbolizes Austria’s acknowledgment of its historical obligations and a step towards healing. The Austrian government diligently traced Sondell and her brother to restore this cherished piece of family history.