Russia asks Britain to block auction of 'stolen' painting

Reuters (2015). Russia asks Britain to block auction of 'stolen' painting. Reuters. 30 May.

Title Russia asks Britain to block auction of 'stolen' painting
Publication Date 30th May 2015
Author
Source Reuters
Country Russia
Region Europe
Art type Art
Subject Market, Theft
Comments Russia says "Evening in Cairo" by Ivan Aivazovsky is stolen; Sotheby's says something along the lines of 'well it wasn't in any database'.
Link http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/30/uk-russia-painting-sothebys-idUKKBN0OF0IZ20150530
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