Sotheby's Van Gogh auction challenged over duress claim by heirs

Sotheby's faces a legal challenge from heirs of a former owner who claim the $180m Van Gogh was sold under duress, likely during the Nazi era. The auction house says it will work with the heirs to reach a solution, but the dispute could delay or void the sale. This is a notable restitution case with implications for provenance and art-market practices.

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