The decision to permanently close Neiman Marcus' flagship location in Downtown Dallas is final, the department store's corporate parent said Tuesday. The historic retailer is slated to close on March 31.

The portrait was by artist William A. Foley Jr., according to his widow, who also believes it should be returned.

The dust continued to be kicked up Tuesday afternoon as a public back-and-forth between Saks Global and Dallas civic and community leaders continued.