The Brücke Museum in Berlin has returned a 1910 drawing by German expressionist Max Pechstein to the heirs of Hans Heymann, a German economist, New York authorities announced on Monday.
The return of the artwork, titled Two Female Dancers, follows an eight-year process initiated by Heymann’s family. They first filed a claim for the drawing in February 2016 through New York’s Holocaust Claims Processing Office (HCPO), an agency dedicated to addressing claims related to artworks displaced during World War II.
Adrienne A. Harris, Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS), which managed the return, praised the collaborative effort between the HCPO and the Brücke Museum. “The resolution of this claim reflects the diligent work of the Holocaust Claims Processing Office and its partnership with the Brücke Museum,” Harris stated. “This settlement provides a measure of closure and justice for the Heymann family and helps preserve Pechstein’s legacy.”
The return of the drawing marks a significant moment in efforts to resolve claims related to art lost during the Holocaust and underscores the ongoing commitment to addressing historical injustices.
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