A Kandinsky auctioned for 32 million euros is not exceptional, so why was it in the news everywhere?

The auction of Wassily Kandinsky's painting "Das Bunte Leben" for 32 million euros sparked widespread media attention, despite the price being typical for such works. The focus was on the historical injustice faced by the Lewenstein heirs, as the painting was returned to them after a restitution ruling. The sale raised questions about whether the artwork qualifies as looted art, although it is agreed that it was not stolen by the Nazis. The attention stems from the intersection of financial value and historical context, highlighting the complexities of art restitution.