Toon Kelder

Toon Kelder was a Dutch artist. His painting, "Portrait of a Young Girl," has recently gained attention after being recovered by art detective Arthur Brand. The artwork was looted by the Nazis from the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during World War Two. It is believed to have been in the possession of the family of Hendrik Seyffardt, a notorious Dutch SS collaborator, for decades. The recovery of this painting is significant as it represents a piece of art restitution and sheds light on the fate of artworks stolen during the Nazi era. The case is considered particularly unusual by those involved in its recovery, highlighting the long and complex journey of looted art.