A painting by Lewiston-born artist Marsden Hartley was confiscated by Soviet tro

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

9-1-2008

Pages

47, 80-83

Abstract

A painting by Lewiston-born artist Marsden Hartley was confiscated by Soviet troops in 1945 and restored to its rightful owner in 2008. "Lighthouse" (1915) broke the world record for an American Modernist work when it was sold for $6.31 million at a Christie's New York auction to an anonymous bidder. With details on the painting and its journey.

Subjects

Artists, Hartley, Marsden

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