Request comes after auction house ignored Jewish groups' pleas to drop sale of jewelry belonging to widow of man who bought Jewish businesses sold under duress in 1930s
'Murnau Mit Kirche II' belonged to Johanna Margarethe Stern, who was murdered in Auschwitz, and was returned to her descendants last year by a Dutch museum
Prof. Curt Glaser sold 'Dance on the Beach' under duress in the 1930s. Now, the 1906 masterpiece is expected to fetch $15-25 million after a deal was struck with the current owner
Jewish philanthropist will retain renowned Austrian artist's piece after reaching agreement with family who said it was sold under duress due to Nazi persecution in pre-war Europe
'The Father' sold by heirs of David Cender, who survived Auschwitz but never recovered the piece, which the Jewish painter purchased for himself after it reemerged following WWII
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