The Romanian state is trying to recover the painting 'Saint Sebastian' by El Greco, owned by Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, through a lawsuit in the US.
Andrea Hariuc
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Romania is claiming ownership of El Greco's masterpiece 'Saint Sebastian', estimated at 7-9 million dollars, recently withdrawn from Christie's auction. The painting is owned by a company controlled by Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian oligarch, who claims he legally owns the work. The trial is taking place in the US, and Romania has hired an international team of lawyers to argue its case. In addition, Prince Paul of Romania has launched a similar action, claiming the painting as heir to Charles I.
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ULTIMA ORĂ România se judecă pentru tabloul El Greco, fost în Colecția Regală și revendicat și de Paul de România, cu un oligarh rus, care a vândut cel mai scump tablou din istorie. Proprietar FC Monaco, în afaceri cu Trump
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