Auction Dispute

Heirs challenge $180m Van Gogh sale, alleging 1936 Nazi-era coercion

Sotheby's is facing a legal challenge to sell Vincent van Gogh's 'Blossoming Chestnut Trees' for an estimated $180 million. Heirs of the original German Jewish owners claim the 1936 sale was coerced by Nazi persecution. Sotheby's states its research did not confirm duress but is seeking a resolution.