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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.

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.