After five years of negotiations, Interpol involvement and diplomatic wrangling between the US and Slovakian government, the CAR managed to acquire the painting for Hatvany's heirs in exchange for a USD 300,000 reward.
Efter fem års forhandlinger, Interpol involvering og diplomatisk tovtrækkeri mellem USA og den slovakiske regering lykkedes det CAR at erhverve maleriet til Hatvanys arvinger mod 300.000 US dollars.