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Suspected Nazi‑looted Stradivarius surfaces in France, expert says

An expert says a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin, reportedly stolen by the Nazis during World War II and valued at about $10 million, has reappeared in France.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 4:19 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An expert says a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth about $10 million and reportedly stolen by the Nazis during World War II may have turned up in France. If confirmed, the find would mark a notable reappearance of a high-value instrument with contested wartime provenance and could prompt restitution inquiries.