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The Lady in Gold

Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bioch-Bauer was one of the most famous paintings of the twentieth century. But in March 1938 it was seized by the Nazis. This episode traces the history of this extraordinary and iconic painting from its commission, through the legal battles, to its final sale to the billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder for a staggering $135 million.

English
  • Originally Aired October 10, 2008
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Created May 4, 2016 by
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