1784 British painting stolen by New Jersey mobsters is returned to the owner’s son—54 years later: 'This piece of art, what a history it’s had'

The 40-inch-by-50-inch John Opie painting — titled “The Schoolmistress” — is the sister painting of a similar work housed in the Tate Britain art gallery in London.

1784 British painting stolen by New Jersey mobsters is returned to the owner’s son—54 years later: 'This piece of art, what a history it’s had'
The 40-inch-by-50-inch John Opie painting — titled “The Schoolmistress” — is the sister painting of a similar work housed in the Tate Britain art gallery in London. Read More