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Lost Klimt Portrait of African Prince Resurfaces at €15M

3/19/2025

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A long-lost Gustav Klimt portrait of African prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona has emerged after decades, now showcased at TEFAF Maastricht with a price tag of €15 million. This stunning 1897 piece, restored by Wienerroither & Kohlbacher gallery, highlights Klimt's transformative decorative style and honors a restitution agreement with the prince's heirs.

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A long-lost Gustav Klimt portrait of African prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona has emerged after decades, now showcased at TEFAF Maastricht with a price tag of €15 million. This stunning 1897 piece, restored by Wienerroither & Kohlbacher gallery, highlights Klimt's transformative decorative style and honors a restitution agreement with the prince's heirs.