Dutch Old Master looted at Arnhem sells for £1.6m at Sotheby’s auction

A Dutch Old Master painting looted by the Nazis after the Battle of Arnhem but now returned to its rightful owners after 73 years has sold at Sotheby’s for £1.6m.

The Oyster Meal by Jacob Ochtervelt (1634-1682) was offered with a £1.5m-2.5m estimate but the aucti…

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