Van Gogh painting demanded to be removed from the auction because of the deal under pressure of the Reich

The heirs of the former owner of the canvas Vincent van Gogh “Blooming chestnut” appealed to the auction house Sotheby’s with a demand to remove the picture from the upcoming auction.

According to The New York Times, the reason was fears that the work could be sold in 1936 under pressure from Nazi Germany. According to the newspaper, the cost of the canvas is estimated at about $ 180 million, which makes it the most expensive work of the artist.

The alleged heirs insist that unless Sotheby's confirms that the 1936 deal was made at the market price, the auction cannot be held. Lawyers representing their interests have already sent a corresponding request.

Earlier it was reported that the lightsaber Darth Vader set an auction record.