Painting Stolen During World War II Returned To Polish Government

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBI has announced the return to the Polish government a painting from the 16th century believed stolen by the Nazis during World War II.  Agents say the painting entitled "Portrait of a Young Man" by Krzysztof Lubieniecki was brought to the U.S. by a service member and later sold to art collectors in central Ohio who weren't aware of its origins.  A relative of the service member discovered the painting's background while conducting genealogical research. John and Janice Bobb of Westerville purchased the painting from the service member's widow through an agent.

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Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.