南京博物院藏名画现身拍卖市场续：江苏省文旅厅回应称正调查

Core Viewpoint - The dispute over the "donation contract" involving the descendants of renowned collector Pang Laichen and the Nanjing Museum has garnered public attention, leading to investigations by relevant authorities [1][5]. Group 1: Background of the Dispute - Pang Laichen, a prominent collector in modern China, is known for his extensive and high-quality collection, particularly in ancient Chinese paintings [2]. - In the 1950s, Pang's descendants donated several valuable paintings to the Nanjing Museum, including a notable piece, "Jiangnan Spring" by Ming artist Qiu Ying [2]. - The controversy arose when it was discovered that "Jiangnan Spring" had seemingly entered the art market and was owned by contemporary collector Lu Ting [2][3]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings and Investigations - Pang's descendants have sought to understand the status of the donated paintings, leading to a lawsuit in 2024, which resulted in a court order for the Nanjing Museum to allow inspection of the donated items by June 30, 2025 [3]. - The Nanjing Museum acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings and stated it would investigate the whereabouts of "Jiangnan Spring" and four other missing paintings [4]. - The museum's statement indicated that if any illegal actions were found during the handling of these artworks, they would cooperate with authorities for appropriate measures [4]. Group 3: Current Developments - Following public interest, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism has also initiated an investigation into the matter, confirming that the Nanjing Museum is cooperating with relevant departments [5]. - The Nanjing Museum has committed to strengthening the management of donated items and museum collections in light of the ongoing investigation [4].