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Articles for July 2018

98 articles found.

Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria

(Egypt)

Walaa Ali (2018). Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria. Egypt Today. 1 July.

The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

(United Kingdom)

Maya Margit (2018). The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Media Line. 1 July.

The Billionaire Wildenstein Art-Dealing Dynasty Is Cleared in France's Biggest Tax-Fraud Case (Again)

(France)

Naomi Rea (2018). The Billionaire Wildenstein Art-Dealing Dynasty Is Cleared in France's Biggest Tax-Fraud Case (Again). ArtNet News. 2 July.

France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era

(Burkina Faso; Benin; France)

Ilaria Maria Sala (2018). France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era. Quartz. 2 July.

Meet the expert who will destroy the value of your art for free

(France)

James Tarmy (2018). Meet the expert who will destroy the value of your art for free. The Malaysian Reserve. 2 July.

Stolen korowai returned

(New Zealand)

Jessica Tyson (2018). Stolen korowai returned. Maori Television. 2 July.

Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey

(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)

Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

Returning looted African art is as urgent as giving back works stolen by the Nazis

(Angola)

Sindika Dokolo (2018). Returning looted African art is as urgent as giving back works stolen by the Nazis. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs

(Germany)

Polina Garaev (2018). Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs. i24 News. 2 July.

Pompeii at risk from terrorists — and visitors

(Italy)

Philip Willan (2018). Pompeii at risk from terrorists — and visitors. The Times. 2 July.

Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War

(United Kingdom)

Michael Greshko (2018). Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War. National Geographic. 2 July.

Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia

(Greece)

eKathimerini (2018). Police arrest 2 suspected illicit icon traders in Achaia. eKathimerini. 2 July.

Amid a Wave of Repatriation, Sotheby's Stands Its Ground Against Greece's Claim to an 8th-Century Bronze Horse

(Greece; United States of America)

Eileen Kinsella (2018). Amid a Wave of Repatriation, Sotheby's Stands Its Ground Against Greece's Claim to an 8th-Century Bronze Horse. ArtNet News. 2 July.

Old Master saga: expert hired by vendor to prove Saint Jerome's authenticity says it is a fake

(United States of America)

Vincent Noce (2018). Old Master saga: expert hired by vendor to prove Saint Jerome's authenticity says it is a fake. The Art Newspaper. 3 July.

Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

(United Kingdom)

Maya Margit (2018). Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Jerusalem Post. 3 July.

French and Swiss Museums to Share a Cézanne With a Murky Past

(France; Switzerland)

Catherine Hickley (2018). French and Swiss Museums to Share a Cézanne With a Murky Past. The New York Times. 3 July.

The US Postal Service Must Pay an Artist $3.5 Million After Accidentally Printing His Version of the Statue of Liberty on Billions of Stamps

(United States of America)

Henri Neuendorf (2018). The US Postal Service Must Pay an Artist $3.5 Million After Accidentally Printing His Version of the Statue of Liberty on Billions of Stamps. ArtNet News. 3 July.

Njelele shrine bombed

(Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe Daily (2018). Njelele shrine bombed. Zimbabwe Daily. 3 July.

Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe

(Italy; Spain; Germany; United Kingdom)

BBC News (2018). Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe. BBC News. 4 July.

Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum

(Egypt)

Egypt Today (2018). Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum. Egypt Today. 4 July.

Huge disparity in estimates to repair vandalised Ivan the Terrible painting

(Russia)

Sophia Kishkovsky (2018). Huge disparity in estimates to repair vandalised Ivan the Terrible painting. The Art Newspaper. 4 July.

Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring

(Italy)

John Phillips, Justin Huggler (2018). Italian police smash £30m international ancient artefact smuggling ring. The Telegraph. 4 July.

Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic

(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)

Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.

Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?

(United States of America; Italy)

Sarah E. Bond (2018). Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?. Hyperallergic. 5 July.

Three men are arrested for stealing artefacts

(Cambodia)

Khouth Sophak Chakrya (2018). Three men are arrested for stealing artefacts. The Phnom Penh Post. 5 July.

Man charged with theft of artefacts from pagoda

(Cambodia)

Buth Reaksmey Kongkea (2018). Man charged with theft of artefacts from pagoda. Khmer Times. 5 July.

Deadly Poison Stolen From Leiden Museum

(Netherlands)

Janene Pieters (2018). Deadly Poison Stolen From Leiden Museum. NLTimes. 5 July.

Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava

(Spain)

Jewels of the Virgin of the church of Villamayor de Calatrava stolen

ABC Spain (2018). Roban las joyas de la Virgen de la iglesia de Villamayor de Calatrava. ABC Spain. 5 July.

Counterfeit versions of $10,000 Super Bowl rings intercepted by US border control officers

(United States of America)

Guillaume Goudreau (2018). Counterfeit versions of $10,000 Super Bowl rings intercepted by US border control officers. Illicit Trade News Network. 5 July.

Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art

(United Kingdom)

Jewish News (2018). Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art. Jewish News. 5 July.

PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron

(Palestine)

Middle East Monitor (2018). PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron. Middle East Monitor. 5 July.

State Museum's stolen tomahawk returned, will go on display

(United States of America)

Times Union (2018). State Museum's stolen tomahawk returned, will go on display. Times Union. 5 July.

Why cash-strapped Air India's priceless artefacts will not be sold off

(India)

Sneha Bhura (2018). Why cash-strapped Air India's priceless artefacts will not be sold off. The Week. 6 July.

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

(Albania)

Llazar Semini (2018). Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage. Herald-Whig. 6 July.

The Saga of "The Oyster Meal"

(Netherlands)

Nina Siegal (2018). The Saga of "The Oyster Meal". Blouin Artinfo. 6 July.

St. Pete Chihuly Collection heist still a mystery two years later

(United States of America)

Zachary T. Sampson (2018). St. Pete Chihuly Collection heist still a mystery two years later. Tampa Bay Times. 6 July.

Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day

(United Kingdom; United States of America)

The Telegraph (2018). Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day. The Telegraph. 6 July.

Reward offered in 40-year-old artifact theft from Moundville

(United States of America)

Anna Beahm (2018). Reward offered in 40-year-old artifact theft from Moundville. AL. 7 July.

Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge

(Ireland)

Tim Healy (2018). Suspended museum employee in new legal challenge. Irish Independent. 7 July.

Court rules 1565 shipwreck found off the Florida coast belongs to France because the vessel was made there, and NOT to the salvage company which discovered it

(United States of America; France)

Associated Press (2018). Court rules 1565 shipwreck found off the Florida coast belongs to France because the vessel was made there, and NOT to the salvage company which discovered it. The Daily Mail. 7 July.

Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders

(India)

The Hindu (2018). Palani idol theft: former HR&CE; official surrenders. The Hindu. 7 July.

Idol theft accused arrested in Tirunelveli

(India)

Rudhran Baraasu (2018). Idol theft accused arrested in Tirunelveli. Deccan Chronicle. 8 July.

Walter Alva, el otro Señor de Sipán

(Peru)

Walter Alva, the other Lord of Sipán

Domingo Tamariz (2018). Walter Alva, el otro Señor de Sipán. El Peruano. 8 July.

Miscreants loot Hanuman temple in Keonjhar

(India)

Update Odisha (2018). Miscreants loot Hanuman temple in Keonjhar. Update Odisha. 8 July.

A Billionaire Is Suing His Art Dealer in Switzerland for Allegedly Marking Up the Prices of Art and Pocketing the Extra

(Switzerland; Russia)

Naomi Rea (2018). A Billionaire Is Suing His Art Dealer in Switzerland for Allegedly Marking Up the Prices of Art and Pocketing the Extra. ArtNet News. 9 July.

Watch the throne: why artist Thierry Oussou faked an archaeological dig

(Benin)

Dale Berning Sawa (2018). Watch the throne: why artist Thierry Oussou faked an archaeological dig. The Guardian. 9 July.

Syrian archaeologists begin restoring Palmyra artefacts destroyed by Isil

(Syria)

Josie Ensor (2018). Syrian archaeologists begin restoring Palmyra artefacts destroyed by Isil. The Telegraph. 9 July.

Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia

(Mexico)

Churches to implement video surveillance

Monsetrrat García (2018). Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia. El Sol de San Juan del Rio. 9 July.

After a Yearslong Battle, a US Court Concludes That Artists Aren't Entitled to Royalties on Works Resold at Auction

(United States of America)

Eileen Kinsella (2018). After a Yearslong Battle, a US Court Concludes That Artists Aren't Entitled to Royalties on Works Resold at Auction. ArtNet News. 9 July.

Two cases highlights how Nazi looting still haunts the art world

(Switzerland; Poland)

The Global Legal Post (2018). Two cases highlights how Nazi looting still haunts the art world. The Global Legal Post. 9 July.

DC Circuit Says Effort to Recover Art Stolen by Nazis Will Continue

(United States of America)

Brad Kutner (2018). DC Circuit Says Effort to Recover Art Stolen by Nazis Will Continue. Courthouse News Service. 10 July.

Iron chain worth crores stolen from Arunachal's 15th-16th century old bridge

(India)

Damien Lepcha (2018). Iron chain worth crores stolen from Arunachal's 15th-16th century old bridge. Northeast Now. 10 July.

Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?

(India)

Aditi Tandon (2018). Customs withholds export cache, asks UT: Is it your heritage?. The Tribune. 10 July.

Does the Haida Now exhibit belong in the Museum of Vancouver?

(Canada)

Grant Lawrence (2018). Does the Haida Now exhibit belong in the Museum of Vancouver?. Vancouver Courier. 10 July.

TDB to honour 'girl' who helped crack temple theft

(India)

Express News Service (2018). TDB to honour 'girl' who helped crack temple theft. The New Indian Express. 10 July.

Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years

(Slovenia; United Kingdom)

STA (2018). Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years. STA. 11 July.

Why proposed 'loaning' of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria may stop restitution plans

(Nigeria)

Tajudeen Sowole (2018). Why proposed 'loaning' of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria may stop restitution plans. The Guardian. 11 July.

Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal

(Egypt)

Africa Times (2018). Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal. Africa Times. 11 July.

Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum

(United Kingdom)

Chris Marzella (2018). Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum. Daily Record. 11 July.

Pazhavoor Idol Theft: Notorious Smuggler's Aide Arrested Thirteen Years After Crime

(India)

Swarajya Magazine (2018). Pazhavoor Idol Theft: Notorious Smuggler's Aide Arrested Thirteen Years After Crime. Swarajya Magazine. 11 July.

3 metal idols stolen from city temple

(India)

TNN (2018). 3 metal idols stolen from city temple. The Times of India. 12 July.

Prison sentences and million-euro-damages for art forgery gang

(Finland)

YLE (2018). Prison sentences and million-euro-damages for art forgery gang. YLE. 12 July.

300-pound sculpture stolen from former church in Chicago

(United States of America)

Ben Hooper (2018). 300-pound sculpture stolen from former church in Chicago. UPI. 12 July.

Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court

(India)

Express News Service (2018). Idol theft cases will be transferred to CBI if no strong action taken: Madras High Court. The New Indian Express. 12 July.

Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end

(India)

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Frequent incidents of idol thefts irk HC no end. The Hindu. 12 July.

Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat

(India)

Mohamed Imranullah (2018). Idol theft complaints get Madras HC's goat. The Hindu. 12 July.

The FBI Has Recovered a Crimson Robert Motherwell Painting Stolen 40 Years Ago by a Moving Man

(United States of America)

Eileen Kinsella (2018). The FBI Has Recovered a Crimson Robert Motherwell Painting Stolen 40 Years Ago by a Moving Man. ArtNet News. 12 July.

One arrested in temple theft case

(India)

The Hindu (2018). One arrested in temple theft case. The Hindu. 12 July.

Art appraisers increase reward for stolen Picasso to $10,000

(United States of America)

Justin Thompson-Gee (2018). Art appraisers increase reward for stolen Picasso to $10,000. WDJT. 12 July.

Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit

(United States of America; Liberia; United Kingdom)

Noah Yoo (2018). Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit. Pitchfork. 13 July.

"These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas"

(New Zealand; United States of America; Germany)

Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes (2018). "These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas". Maori Television. 13 July.

Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet

(India)

TNN (2018). Idol theft: HC pulls up government for dragging its feet. The Times of India. 14 July.

'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will

(Israel; Palestine)

Maya Asheri (2018). 'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will. Haaretz. 14 July.

Stolen National Museum artefact recovered, one held

(India)

The Hindu (2018). Stolen National Museum artefact recovered, one held. The Hindu. 14 July.

In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image

(India)

Kai Schultz, Suhasini Raj (2018). In India, a Missing Key to a Temple's Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor Image. The New York Times. 14 July.

Stolen 1,500-yr-old statue head returns to China

(China)

Associated Press (2018). Stolen 1,500-yr-old statue head returns to China. Daily Pakistan. 14 July.

Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed

(India)

TNN (2018). Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed. The Times of India. 15 July.

Oops! Federal officials divulge secret info about Native American artifacts

(United States of America)

Jennifer Oldham (2018). Oops! Federal officials divulge secret info about Native American artifacts. Salon. 15 July.

Oz seeks FIRs of stolen idols cases in English

(India; Australia)

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). Oz seeks FIRs of stolen idols cases in English. The Times of India. 15 July.

Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad

(Egypt)

Farah Tawfeek (2018). Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad. Egypt Independent. 16 July.

Suspect, 34, arrested for illegal possession of antiquities in northwestern Greece

(Greece)

eKathimerini (2018). Suspect, 34, arrested for illegal possession of antiquities in northwestern Greece. eKathimerini. 16 July.

China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques

(China)

Siqi Cao (2018). China launches nationwide crackdown on smuggling of relics, antiques. Global Times. 17 July.

Tourist Caught Trying to Smuggle Bricks out of Auschwitz

(Poland; Hungary)

JTA (2018). Tourist Caught Trying to Smuggle Bricks out of Auschwitz. The Jerusalem Post. 17 July.

Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation"

(Israel; Palestine)

Hakim Bishara (2018). Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation". Hyperallergic. 17 July.

How the Former Billionaire Known as 'Catwoman' Went Bankrupt With $0 in Her Bank Account

(United States of America)

Paul Schrodt (2018). How the Former Billionaire Known as 'Catwoman' Went Bankrupt With $0 in Her Bank Account. Time. 17 July.

Curator discusses pipe tomahawk returned to State Museum

(United States of America)

Times Union (2018). Curator discusses pipe tomahawk returned to State Museum. Times Union. 17 July.

Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

(United States of America; Iraq)

Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.

Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers

(United Kingdom; United States of America)

Ailis Brennan (2018). Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers. Evening Standard. 18 July.

National Monument Law Gets Attention From Both Sides Of The Aisle In Washington

(United States of America)

Erik Neumann (2018). National Monument Law Gets Attention From Both Sides Of The Aisle In Washington. KUER. 18 July.

Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church

(United Kingdom)

BBC News (2018). Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church. BBC News. 18 July.

Did Marlborough Gallery Steal One of China's Greatest Artists? An Appeals Court Must Decide

(United States of America; France)

Eileen Kinsella (2018). Did Marlborough Gallery Steal One of China's Greatest Artists? An Appeals Court Must Decide. ArtNet News. 18 July.

Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh

(India; United Kingdom)

Press Trust of India (2018). Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh. India Today. 18 July.

Libya recovers antiquities from the United States

(Libya; United States of America)

Abdulkader Assad (2018). Libya recovers antiquities from the United States. The Libya Observer. 19 July.

The Gardner Museum Heist, Still a Mystery, Now a Podcast

(United States of America)

Katharine Q. Seelye (2018). The Gardner Museum Heist, Still a Mystery, Now a Podcast. The New York Times. 19 July.

Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.

(Egypt)

Egypt Today (2018). Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.. Egypt Today. 19 July.

$5K reward offered for stolen brooch once owned by former Texas governor's daughter

(United States of America)

Amanda Cochran (2018). $5K reward offered for stolen brooch once owned by former Texas governor's daughter. Click2Houston. 20 July.

Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace

(India)

TNN (2018). Antique silver articles stolen from Wankaner palace. The Times of India. 21 July.

Heritage lotus symbol stolen from Charles 'Hindoo' Stuart's tomb at South Part Street Cemetery

(India)

Priyanka Dasgupta (2018). Heritage lotus symbol stolen from Charles 'Hindoo' Stuart's tomb at South Part Street Cemetery. The Times of India. 21 July.