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Canadian Cultural Heritage Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou and Andrea Clark-Grignon, Head of Public Affairs, unveil 'The Roaring Lion,' a 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill

Video. Italy returns stolen Churchill portrait to original Canadian owners

Updated: 20/09/2024 - 15:35 GMT+2

Nicola Cassinelli, an Italian lawyer, unknowingly purchased the iconic portrait at an auction before returning it after discovering its origins.

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