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Stolen violin returned. M Bronislaw Huberman, the well known Polish violinist
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Stolen violin returned. M Bronislaw Huberman, the well known Polish violinist
Stolen violin returned.
M Bronislaw Huberman, the well known Polish violinist, whose Stradivarine, worth ?20, 000 was stolen from him some years ago in a Vienna Hotel. He had the instrument returned to him in a registered parcel with a polite note to the effect that as the thief had found it was unsaleable he had pleasure in returning it to its lawful owner.
18 August 1924
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness a moment of triumph and relief as M Bronislaw Huberman, the renowned Polish violinist, is reunited with his stolen Stradivarius. The image captures the essence of a bygone era in 1924 when news traveled slowly and surprises were cherished. Huberman's priceless instrument had been snatched from him years ago in a Vienna hotel room, leaving him devastated. However, fate took an unexpected turn when he received a registered parcel containing his beloved violin. Accompanying it was a polite note from the thief himself, confessing that he had discovered its unsaleable nature and thus decided to return it to its rightful owner. The photograph exudes historical significance as it immortalizes the moment when justice prevailed against all odds. It serves as tangible proof that even in times of moral ambiguity, there are individuals who choose honor over personal gain. As we gaze at this monochrome masterpiece captured by Central News' lens, we cannot help but marvel at the resilience displayed by both Huberman and his treasured instrument. This image reminds us that art has the power to transcend boundaries and connect souls across time. Let this photograph be a testament to human decency amidst chaos—a reminder that sometimes stolen treasures find their way back home through unexpected acts of kindness.
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