Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince

A rediscovered painting by Gustav Klimt of African prince Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona, priced at 15 million euros, is in negotiation for sale at TEFAF Maastricht fair, with a major museum showing interest. The painting, unveiled in 2023, was in Klimt’s possession until his death in 1918 and was sold from his estate in 1923, eventually owned by a collector forced to flee Austria during World War II. The portrait, symbolizing a shift in Klimt’s style, is the only Klimt painting on the market, reflecting its significance despite its early, unsigned nature.

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