11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US
(Egypt; United States of America)Ibrahim Ayyad (2022). 11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US. Al-Monitor. 25 October.
Northwest Syria: Illicit Excavations of Antiquities in an Ancient Synagogue
(Syria)Syrians for Truth and Justice (2022). Northwest Syria: Illicit Excavations of Antiquities in an Ancient Synagogue. Syrians for Truth and Justice. 25 October.
Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2022). Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States. The Hindu. 25 October.
Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy
(Egypt)Aspen Pflughoeft (2022). Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy. Miami Herald. 25 October.
`Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'
(United States of America)Alena Botros (2022). `Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'. Fortune. 25 October.
Nazis Stole Two Paintings From a Jewish Cabaret Star. Now, His Heirs Are Selling Them
(United States of America)Ella Feldman (2022). Nazis Stole Two Paintings From a Jewish Cabaret Star. Now, His Heirs Are Selling Them. Smithsonian. 24 October.
Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport
(Egypt)Mustafa Marie (2022). Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport. Egypt Today. 23 October.
Archeologists Discover Mosaic of Hercules and Neptune's 40 Mistresses in War-Torn Syria
(Syria)Miguel Brown (2022). Archeologists Discover Mosaic of Hercules and Neptune's 40 Mistresses in War-Torn Syria. Nature World News. 18 October.
Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group
(Afghanistan; Qatar)Hadani Ditmars (2022). Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group. The Art Newspaper. 13 October.
Two Paris Gallerists Accused of Buying and Hiding More Than $13 Million Worth of Stolen Picassos Are Finally Standing Trial
(France)Jo Lawson-Tancred (2022). Two Paris Gallerists Accused of Buying and Hiding More Than $13 Million Worth of Stolen Picassos Are Finally Standing Trial. ArtNet News. 11 October.
Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy
(France; China)Jack Guy (2022). Chinese vase valued below $2,000 sells for nearly $9 million after bidding frenzy. CNN. 4 October.
Fabled Roy H. Robinson Collection Of Native American Art Going To Auction With Bonhams Los Angeles
(United States of America)Chadd Scott (2022). Fabled Roy H. Robinson Collection Of Native American Art Going To Auction With Bonhams Los Angeles. Forbes. 4 October.
Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions
(United Kingdom; United States of America)Georgina Adam, Mark Hollingsworth (2022). Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.
T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.
(India; United States of America)R. Sivaraman (2022). T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.. The Hindu. 22 September.
TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA
(India; United States of America)DT Next (2022). TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA. DT Next. 22 September.
A Traditional Comb from Kwaio Sold For SBD$10,000
(Solomon Islands)Samson Sade (2022). A Traditional Comb from Kwaio Sold For SBD$10,000. Solomon Times. 21 September.
The Case of the Disputed Lucian Freud
(Switzerland)Sam Knight (2022). The Case of the Disputed Lucian Freud. New Yorker. 19 September.
Joining Plastic, Glass and Metal on the Recycle List: Fake Art
(General)Milton Esterow (2021). Joining Plastic, Glass and Metal on the Recycle List: Fake Art. The New York Times. 1 September.
Why We Should Not be Trading Human Bones on Instagram
(General)Shawn Graham, Damien Huffer (2021). Why We Should Not be Trading Human Bones on Instagram. Hyperallergic. 1 September.
Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York
(Netherlands; Germany; United States of America)Daily Times (2021). Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York. Daily Times. 30 August.
Turkey Fights for Return of a Work It Says Was Looted
(Turkey; United States of America)Colin Moynihan (2021). Turkey Fights for Return of a Work It Says Was Looted. The New York Times. 9 April.
New U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Sanctions Advisory Impose Compliance Obligations on Art Market
(United States of America)Judd B. Grossman, Eric Volkman, Kate Lucas, Gustavo Ruiz (2021). New U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Sanctions Advisory Impose Compliance Obligations on Art Market. ARTnews. 30 March.
What It Means When an Auction Lot Is Withdrawn
(General)Jillian Billard (2021). What It Means When an Auction Lot Is Withdrawn. Artsy. 23 March.
NFT Mania is here. And so are the scammers
(General)Bijan Stephen (2021). NFT Mania is here. And so are the scammers. The Verge. 20 March.
The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust
(United Kingdom; Nigeria)Barnaby Phillips (2021). The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust. BBC News. 14 March.
The Vessel with the Pestle
(United Kingdom)Erin Thompson (2020). The Vessel with the Pestle. London Review of Books. 15 December.
How This Dusty Southwestern City Became the Center of the Gem World
(United States of America)Jamie Killin (2020). How This Dusty Southwestern City Became the Center of the Gem World. Thrillist. 14 December.
Considerations For Art As An Investment
(General)Daniel K. Winn (2020). Considerations For Art As An Investment. Forbes. 14 December.
Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance
(Germany; United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.
After outcry from antiquities trade, Unesco further adjusts ad campaign on looted artefacts
(General)Nancy Kenney (2020). After outcry from antiquities trade, Unesco further adjusts ad campaign on looted artefacts. The Art Newspaper. 8 December.
Chinese bronze horse head returned to Old Summer Palace
(China; Hong Kong)Tzu-ti Huang (2020). Chinese bronze horse head returned to Old Summer Palace. Taiwan News. 1 December.
Police discover large network of European auction houses selling stolen ancient Greek artifacts illegally
(Greece)Paulina Karavasili (2020). Police discover large network of European auction houses selling stolen ancient Greek artifacts illegally. Greek City Times. 28 November.
Facebook is deleting evidence of war crimes, researchers say
(United States of America)Zoe Schiffer (2020). Facebook is deleting evidence of war crimes, researchers say. The Verge. 25 November.
Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale
(United Kingdom)Sarah Booker-Lewis (2020). Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale. Brighton & Hove News. 24 November.
The Fossils That Get Away (From Scientists)
(United States of America)Jessica Leigh Hester (2020). The Fossils That Get Away (From Scientists). Atlas Obscura. 13 November.
Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original
(New Zealand; United Kingdom)Eleanor Ainge Roy (2020). Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original. The Guardian. 13 November.
The devil is in the paperwork—don't be caught out by provenance fraud
(United States of America)Riah Pryor (2020). The devil is in the paperwork—don't be caught out by provenance fraud. The Art Newspaper. 11 November.
Sotheby's Sued by New York State AG for Tax Fraud
(United States of America)ArtForum (2020). Sotheby's Sued by New York State AG for Tax Fraud. ArtForum. 9 November.
Billionaire Congolese Art Collector Sindika Dokolo, Who Championed the Restitution of African Art, Has Died at Age 48
(Congo; Angola)Kate Brown (2020). Billionaire Congolese Art Collector Sindika Dokolo, Who Championed the Restitution of African Art, Has Died at Age 48. ArtNet News. 30 October.
Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects
(United Kingdom)Jessica Carpani (2020). Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects. The Telegraph. 30 August.
Douglas A.J. Latchford, Khmer Antiquities Expert, Dies at 88
(Thailand; Cambodia)Tom Mashberg (2020). Douglas A.J. Latchford, Khmer Antiquities Expert, Dies at 88. The New York Times. 27 August.
Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp
(Canada; Germany)Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.
'Adventurer scholar' Douglas Latchford dies in Bangkok, aged 89
(Thailand)Vincent Noce (2020). 'Adventurer scholar' Douglas Latchford dies in Bangkok, aged 89. The Art Newspaper. 10 August.
Not a pretty picture: Money laundering and America's art market
(United States of America)Deborah Lehr (2020). Not a pretty picture: Money laundering and America's art market. The Hill. 8 August.
Top Three Houses See 79 Percent Year-Over-Year Drop in Second Quarter of 2020: Report
(General)Angelica Villa (2020). Top Three Houses See 79 Percent Year-Over-Year Drop in Second Quarter of 2020: Report. Art Market Monitor. 5 August.
Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts
(Nigeria; France)The Sun (2020). Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts. The Sun. 4 August.
Trading in Native artifacts does real harm
(United States of America)Robert Alan Hershey (2020). Trading in Native artifacts does real harm. High Country News. 3 August.
Facebook's Looted-Artifact Problem
(United States of America)Jenna Scatena (2020). Facebook's Looted-Artifact Problem. The Atlantic. 31 July.
Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?
(United States of America)Jane Arraf (2020). Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?. NPR. 31 July.
Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet
(United States of America; Iraq)David Sanderson (2020). Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet. The Times. 22 May.
Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación
(Mexico)Morton: Not all sacred art is [property] of the nation
Selene Flores (2020). Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación. Milenio. 19 May.
France should sell Mona Lisa 'for €50bn' to cover coronavirus losses, tech CEO suggests
(France)Adam White (2020). France should sell Mona Lisa 'for €50bn' to cover coronavirus losses, tech CEO suggests. The Independent. 19 May.
Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction
(United Kingdom; Iran)Brigit Katz (2020). Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction. Smithsonian. 10 March.
EU clamps down on free ports over crime and terrorism links
(General)Daniel Boffey (2020). EU clamps down on free ports over crime and terrorism links. The Guardian. 11 February.
Trump's Impeachment Lawyer Alan Dershowitz May Have Owned Looted Antiquities, an Art Crime Expert Says
(United States of America)Zachary Small (2020). Trump's Impeachment Lawyer Alan Dershowitz May Have Owned Looted Antiquities, an Art Crime Expert Says. ArtNet News. 7 February.
Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house
(Italy; United States of America)Lianne Kolirin (2019). Ancient looted artworks returned to Italy by Christie's auction house. CNN. 13 February.
German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears
(Germany)AFP (2019). German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears. France 24. 7 February.
Stolen Artwork Is All Over Amazon — And Creators Want The Company To Do Something About It
(General)Nicole Nguyen (2019). Stolen Artwork Is All Over Amazon — And Creators Want The Company To Do Something About It. Buzz Feed News. 23 January.
What's behind the Roaring Market for Dinosaur Fossils
(General)Benjamin Sutton (2018). What's behind the Roaring Market for Dinosaur Fossils. Artsy. 20 December.
Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports
(China; France)Global Times (2018). Bronze dragon head believed to have been looted from Old Summer Palace during Second Opium War purchased by anonymous Chinese buyer at Paris auction: reports. Global Times. 19 December.
Collaboration is key to solving art-market financial crime
(General)Laura S. Patten (2018). Collaboration is key to solving art-market financial crime. The Art Newspaper. 11 December.
Major Art Fair Bans Dealers and Auction Experts from Vetting Committees
(Netherlands)Zachary Small (2018). Major Art Fair Bans Dealers and Auction Experts from Vetting Committees. Hyperallergic. 5 November.
Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq
(United States of America; Iraq)Jane Arraf (2018). Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq. NPR. 4 November.
Rival auction houses to share research as authenticity of painting hangs in the balance
(United States of America)Steve Bird (2018). Rival auction houses to share research as authenticity of painting hangs in the balance. The Telegraph. 3 November.
After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's
(United States of America; Iraq)Zachary Small (2018). After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's. Hyperallergic. 2 November.
Pierre Bergé's Foundation Withdraws a Mysterious Painting the Fashion Mogul Once Attributed to Manet From Its Sale at Sotheby's
(France)Sarah Cascone (2018). Pierre Bergé's Foundation Withdraws a Mysterious Painting the Fashion Mogul Once Attributed to Manet From Its Sale at Sotheby's. ArtNet News. 31 October.
Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art
(South Africa)Rory Bester (2018). Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art. Quartz. 7 October.
Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds
(United Kingdom)Chris Johnston (2018). Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds. The Guardian. 6 October.
Possession of antiquities, artefacts: the legal position
(India)B. Kolappan (2018). Possession of antiquities, artefacts: the legal position. The Hindu. 5 October.
Public art advocates—and the artist himself—speak out against sale of Chicago library's Kerry James Marshall mural
(United States of America)Ruth Lopez (2018). Public art advocates—and the artist himself—speak out against sale of Chicago library's Kerry James Marshall mural. The Art Newspaper. 3 October.
A Postmortem on Trump's Proposed Chinese Art Tariff
(United States of America; China)Kealey Boyd (2018). A Postmortem on Trump's Proposed Chinese Art Tariff. Hyperallergic. 3 October.
A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London
(Egypt; United States of America)Nevine El-Aref (2018). A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 21 September.
Chinese art and antiquities spared from Trump's tariffs
(China; United States of America)Margaret Carrigan (2018). Chinese art and antiquities spared from Trump's tariffs. The Art Newspaper. 18 September.
Red tape is stifling German auctions
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2018). Red tape is stifling German auctions. The Art Newspaper. 17 September.
Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay
(United Kingdom)Press Association (2018). Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 17 September.
Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site
(China; United States of America)Simone McCarthy (2018). Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site. South China Morning Post. 14 September.
Hillel Investigating Allegations Against Major Philanthropist
(United States of America)Hannah Dreyfus (2018). Hillel Investigating Allegations Against Major Philanthropist. The New York Jewish Week. 12 September.
Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece
(Greece; United Kingdom)Philip Chrysopoulos (2018). Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece. Greek Reporter. 9 September.
Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines
(France; United States of America)Mary Hudetz (2018). Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines. The Journal Times. 7 September.
Louvre Abu Dhabi postpones display of world's most expensive painting
(United Arab Emirates)Associated Press (2018). Louvre Abu Dhabi postpones display of world's most expensive painting. The Guardian. 3 September.
Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed
(India)TNN (2018). Heritage chairs in Delhi: FIR filed. The Times of India. 15 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museums Clash Over Attempt to Sell a Chagall to Pay for a David
(Canada)Josh Wingrove, Sandrine Rastello (2018). Museums Clash Over Attempt to Sell a Chagall to Pay for a David. Bloomberg. 24 April.
Baltimore Museum of Art to sell works by masters such as Andy Warhol, will aim to improve artist diversity
(United States of America)The Baltimore Sun (2018). Baltimore Museum of Art to sell works by masters such as Andy Warhol, will aim to improve artist diversity. The Baltimore Sun. 13 April.
Chinese pool personal money and resources to buy back artifacts lost overseas
(China)Yiqian Zhang (2018). Chinese pool personal money and resources to buy back artifacts lost overseas. Global Times. 12 April.
Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?
(United Kingdom)Alistair Brown (2018). Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?. Apollo. 5 April.
SJC ruling clears Berkshire Museum to sell artworks
(United States of America)Larry Parnass (2018). SJC ruling clears Berkshire Museum to sell artworks. The Berkshire Eagle. 5 April.
Security stepped up ahead of Dame Kiri art auction
(New Zealand)Sophia Duckor-Jones (2018). Security stepped up ahead of Dame Kiri art auction. Radio New Zealand. 3 April.
The world's most expensive painting cost $450 MILLION because two Arab princes bid against each other by mistake and wouldn't back down (but settled by swapping it for a yacht)
(United Arab Emirates)Ryan Parry (2018). The world's most expensive painting cost $450 MILLION because two Arab princes bid against each other by mistake and wouldn't back down (but settled by swapping it for a yacht). The Daily Mail. 29 March.
China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted
(China; United Kingdom)Yujing Liu (2018). China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted. South China Morning Post. 29 March.
Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK
(China; United Kingdom)Luo Yunzhou (2018). Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK. Global Times. 28 March.
UNESCO, EU and art market together ramp up fight against illicit trafficking of cultural objects
(France)UNESCO (2018). UNESCO, EU and art market together ramp up fight against illicit trafficking of cultural objects. UNESCO. 28 March.
Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin
(South Africa)BBC News (2018). Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin. BBC News. 27 March.
This Startup Is Using Blockchain to Fight Art Forgers
(General)Vivianne Rodrigues, Rob Urban (2018). This Startup Is Using Blockchain to Fight Art Forgers. Bloomberg. 23 March.
Brazil Only Has One Jackson Pollock on Public View, and Now It's Being Sold
(Brazil)Elisa Wouk Almino (2018). Brazil Only Has One Jackson Pollock on Public View, and Now It's Being Sold. Hyperallergic. 23 March.
Cryptocurrencies, Explained: How Blockchain Technology Could Solve 3 Big Problems Plaguing the Art Industry
(General)Tim Schneider (2018). Cryptocurrencies, Explained: How Blockchain Technology Could Solve 3 Big Problems Plaguing the Art Industry. ArtNet News. 22 March.
Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill
(United Kingdom; China)Georgina Adam (2018). Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.
Cranach portrait stolen almost 80 years ago returns to heirs of Jewish banker
(United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2018). Cranach portrait stolen almost 80 years ago returns to heirs of Jewish banker. The Art Newspaper. 21 March.
Should Museums Be Allowed to Sell Donated Works of Art?
(United States of America)Daniel Grant (2018). Should Museums Be Allowed to Sell Donated Works of Art?. Observer. 24 January.
The Four Tribes of Art Collectors
(General)Evan Beard (2018). The Four Tribes of Art Collectors. Artsy. 22 January.
Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico
(Morocco; Mexico)Sana Elouazi (2018). Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico. Morocco World News. 19 January.
Legal Bills: Who's paying the freight for the Berkshire Museum?
(United States of America)Larry Parnass (2018). Legal Bills: Who's paying the freight for the Berkshire Museum?. The Berkshire Eagle. 17 January.
Simon de Pury Wins Legal Battle Over the Commission of a $210 Million Gauguin Painting
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2018). Simon de Pury Wins Legal Battle Over the Commission of a $210 Million Gauguin Painting. ArtNet News. 16 January.
Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2018). Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction. BBC News. 8 January.
Consignment of 1877 Inness Landscape Inspires Suit
(United States of America)Brian Grosh (2018). Consignment of 1877 Inness Landscape Inspires Suit. Courthouse News Service. 4 January.
US university museum announces controversial sell-off
(United States of America)Gareth Harris (2018). US university museum announces controversial sell-off. The Art Newspaper. 4 January.
Map experts in Clear Lake helped Christie's auction house expose forgery
(United States of America)Jaimy Jones (2018). Map experts in Clear Lake helped Christie's auction house expose forgery. Houston Chronicle. 3 January.
Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.
(Egypt; United States of America)Callum Paton (2018). Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.. Newsweek. 3 January.
France saves Marquis de Sade's 120 Days of Sodom from auction
(France)AFP (2017). France saves Marquis de Sade's 120 Days of Sodom from auction. The Guardian. 18 December.
Overseas Chinese help recover looted relics from abroad
(China)Liping Gu (2017). Overseas Chinese help recover looted relics from abroad. ECNS. 17 December.
Los piratas de la arqueología se instalan en internet
(Spain)Archaeological pirates are set up on the internet
Sara Sans (2017). Los piratas de la arqueología se instalan en internet. La Vanguardia. 17 December.
Home isn't where the art is
(Nepal)Sanyukta Shrestha (2017). Home isn't where the art is. The Kathmandu Post. 16 December.
Auction of Chandigarh's heritage furniture Continues unabated: Chairs sold for over Rs 20 lakh in New York
(India)Express News Service (2017). Auction of Chandigarh's heritage furniture Continues unabated: Chairs sold for over Rs 20 lakh in New York. The Indian Express. 14 December.
Ivory sales in China finally end this month. But elephants aren't yet safe.
(China)Simon Denyer (2017). Ivory sales in China finally end this month. But elephants aren't yet safe.. The Washington Post. 14 December.
$450m Leonardo painting 'acquired' for Louvre Abu Dhabi
(United Arab Emirates; Saudi Arabia)Simeon Kerr, Ahmed Al Omran (2017). $450m Leonardo painting 'acquired' for Louvre Abu Dhabi. Financial Times. 8 December.
Attorney General seeks more time for Berkshire Museum art sale probe
(United States of America)Larry Parnass (2017). Attorney General seeks more time for Berkshire Museum art sale probe. The Berkshire Eagle. 7 December.
Supreme Court hears arguments in claim against Iranian antiquities
(United States of America; Iran)Martha Lufkin (2017). Supreme Court hears arguments in claim against Iranian antiquities. The Art Newspaper. 6 December.
There's more at stake in the Berkshire Museum case than a single museum
(United States of America)Jon Garelick (2017). There's more at stake in the Berkshire Museum case than a single museum. The Boston Globe. 4 December.
Dark-Web Shoppers Are Bidding $350,000 in Bitcoin for a Stolen Painting—and It's Likely a Fake
(New Zealand)Naomi Rea (2017). Dark-Web Shoppers Are Bidding $350,000 in Bitcoin for a Stolen Painting—and It's Likely a Fake. ArtNet News. 28 November.
Polish painting withdrawn from London auction
(Poland; Germany; United Kingdom)Radio Poland (2017). Polish painting withdrawn from London auction. Radio Poland. 28 November.
Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.
Patriotic collectors boost market for ancient Chinese artefacts
(China)Ben Bland (2017). Patriotic collectors boost market for ancient Chinese artefacts. Financial Times. 18 November.
We Should Toss That $450M da Vinci into a Particle Accelerator
(United States of America)Carl Endelking (2017). We Should Toss That $450M da Vinci into a Particle Accelerator. Discover. 17 November.
Who is Dmitry Rybolovlev? Meet the Russian billionaiore who just sold Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi for a record $450m
(Russia)Joy Lo Dico (2017). Who is Dmitry Rybolovlev? Meet the Russian billionaiore who just sold Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi for a record $450m. Evening Standard. 17 November.
The meteorite hunters
(Morocco)Kenneth R. Rosen (2017). The meteorite hunters. Financial Times. 16 November.
Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne. The Art Newspaper. 14 November.
Court Blocks Berkshire Museum's Sale of Rockwell Works and Other Art
(United States of America)Colin Moynihan (2017). Court Blocks Berkshire Museum's Sale of Rockwell Works and Other Art. The New York Times. 10 November.
Last-Minute Appeal Tries to Halt Berkshire Museum Art Auction
(United States of America)Benjamin Sutton (2017). Last-Minute Appeal Tries to Halt Berkshire Museum Art Auction. Hyperallergic. 9 November.
Poland aims to stop auction of painting lost in WWII
(Poland)Radio Poland (2017). Poland aims to stop auction of painting lost in WWII. Radio Poland. 9 November.
The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities
(United Kingdom; China)Lauren Xandra (2017). The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities. The Global Legal Post. 9 November.
Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century
(United Kingdom)Colin Gleadell (2017). Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century. The Telegraph. 7 November.
Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested
(India)TNN (2017). Idol theft case: Masterminds arrested. The Times of India. 7 November.
Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights)
(United Kingdom)Tim Schneider (2017). Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights). ArtNet News. 6 November.
Turkish lawmakers to go abroad to probe smuggled artifacts
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2017). Turkish lawmakers to go abroad to probe smuggled artifacts. Daily Sabah. 6 November.
3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked
(India)TNN (2017). 3 held, 23-year-old idol theft case cracked. The Times of India. 6 November.
Stolen Norman Rockwell painting fetches more than $900K at auction
(United States of America)Associated Press (2017). Stolen Norman Rockwell painting fetches more than $900K at auction. Toronto Sun. 3 November.
Most Antiquities Sold Online are Fake or Illegal
(General)Jason Daley (2017). Most Antiquities Sold Online are Fake or Illegal. Smithsonian. 3 November.
'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation
(India; United States of America)Khushboo Narayan (2017). 'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation. The Indian Express. 2 November.
DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong
(India; United States of America; Hong Kong)Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong. Hindustan Times. 2 November.
Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art
(Lebanon; United Arab Emirates; United Arab Emirates)Tim Cornwell (2017). Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art. The Art Newspaper. 1 November.
Buyer Beware: Looted Antiquities Flood Online Sites Like Amazon, Facebook
(General)Georgi Kantchev (2017). Buyer Beware: Looted Antiquities Flood Online Sites Like Amazon, Facebook. The Wall Street Journal. 1 November.
It's time to talk about the ivory trade
(General)Thomas Marks (2017). It's time to talk about the ivory trade. Apollo. 30 October.
U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief
(Iran; United States of America)Tehran Times (2017). U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief. Tehran Times. 28 October.
Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community
(Canada)Laura Woodward (2017). Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community. CTV. 27 October.
Opponents of the Berkshire Museum Sale May Have Just Found an Ingenious Legal Loophole
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Opponents of the Berkshire Museum Sale May Have Just Found an Ingenious Legal Loophole. ArtNet News. 26 October.
Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London
(United Kingdom; Greece; Switzerland)Theo Ioannou (2017). Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London. Greek Reporter. 26 October.
Berkshire Museum Director to Go on Medical Leave
(United States of America)Andrew Russeth (2017). Berkshire Museum Director to Go on Medical Leave. ArtNews. 24 October.
Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair
(Greece; United Kingdom)Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair. Greek Reporter. 23 October.
Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair
(Italy; Switzerland; United Kingdom)Howard Swains (2017). Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair. The Guardian. 22 October.
Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?
(United States of America; Turkey; Egypt)Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.
The murky trail of stolen antiquities
(India)A. Srivathsan (2017). The murky trail of stolen antiquities. The Hindu. 21 October.
Norman Rockwell's Sons Sue Berkshire Museum, Seeking Halt to Sotheby's Sale
(United States of America)Andrew Russeth (2017). Norman Rockwell's Sons Sue Berkshire Museum, Seeking Halt to Sotheby's Sale. ArtNews. 20 October.
Norman Rockwell's Family Meets With Massachusetts AG in Attempt to Halt Sale of Berkshire Museum's Paintings
(United States of America)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Norman Rockwell's Family Meets With Massachusetts AG in Attempt to Halt Sale of Berkshire Museum's Paintings. ArtNet News. 17 October.
Gabriella Coslovich on Writing the Brett Whiteley Forgery Trial
(Australia)Daily Review (2017). Gabriella Coslovich on Writing the Brett Whiteley Forgery Trial. Daily Review. 15 October.
Legal Threats Mount for Berkshire Museum as Deaccession Controversy Rages On
(United States of America)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Legal Threats Mount for Berkshire Museum as Deaccession Controversy Rages On. ArtNet News. 13 October.
How an Oversight in Public Arts Policy Caused a Kerfuffle in Palo Alto
(United States of America)Claire Voon (2017). How an Oversight in Public Arts Policy Caused a Kerfuffle in Palo Alto. Hyperallergic. 12 October.
Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters
(Romania)Romania Insider (2017). Romanian Police recover 5,000 archaeological artifacts from treasure hunters. Romania Insider. 11 October.
Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods
(India)Vijay Kumar (2017). Open 'art market' may put a price tag on our Gods. The Times of India. 11 October.
Christie's to sell Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi
(United States of America)Sarah P. Hanson (2017). Christie's to sell Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi. The Art Newspaper. 10 October.
Turkey launches new initiative to return stolen pieces of Zeugma mosaics from US university
(Turkey; United States of America)Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey launches new initiative to return stolen pieces of Zeugma mosaics from US university. Daily Sabah. 10 October.
UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts
(United Kingdom)Rupert Reid (2017). UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts. Sino. 9 October.
Stolen Rockwell painting returned to family after 40 years set for auction
(United States of America)Associated Press (2017). Stolen Rockwell painting returned to family after 40 years set for auction. NJ.com. 5 October.
Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn. The Times of Israel. 3 October.
Artists using living proof that their work is genuine
(United Kingdom)Elizabeth Burden (2017). Artists using living proof that their work is genuine. The Times. 2 October.
Why Art Basel's New Ethics Rules Are Good News for the Market (and Other Insights)
(General)Tim Schneider (2017). Why Art Basel's New Ethics Rules Are Good News for the Market (and Other Insights). ArtNet News. 2 October.
The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system
(Ireland)Robert O'Byrne (2017). The Yeats Collection sale is only the latest sign of Ireland's broken heritage export system. Apollo. 25 September.
Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced
(Australia; United Kingdom)Clive Williams (2017). Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced. The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 September.
Stolen, recovered, and now for sale: The saga of Cherry Hill's Norman Rockwell painting
(United States of America)Kevin Riordan (2017). Stolen, recovered, and now for sale: The saga of Cherry Hill's Norman Rockwell painting. Philly.com. 21 September.
Monument to myth or history? Museum of the Bible to open in Washington, D.C.
(United States of America)Tracie Maurillo (2017). Monument to myth or history? Museum of the Bible to open in Washington, D.C.. The Chicago Tribune. 18 September.
Monaco's Justice Minister Resigns After Texts Reveal 'Vast Influence Peddling' in Billion-Dollar Art Fraud Case
(Monaco)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Monaco's Justice Minister Resigns After Texts Reveal 'Vast Influence Peddling' in Billion-Dollar Art Fraud Case. ArtNet News. 15 September.
Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet
(Morocco; Ireland)Al Arabiya (2017). Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet. Al Arabiya. 6 September.
Berkshire Museum's Smithsonian ties severed over art sale plan
(United States of America)Stephanie Zollshan (2017). Berkshire Museum's Smithsonian ties severed over art sale plan. The Berkshire Eagle. 5 September.
'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine
(United Kingdom)Jonathan Pearlman (2017). 'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine. The Telegraph. 4 September.
Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art
(United Kingdom)Erin Blakemore (2017). Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art. History. 30 August.
Italy relaxes stringent export laws for post-war art
(Italy)Hannah McGivern, Anna Brady (2017). Italy relaxes stringent export laws for post-war art. The Art Newspaper. 30 August.
Christie's and Hedge-Fund Titan Move to Quash Turkey's Lawsuit Over 'Stargazer' Idol
(Turkey; United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Christie's and Hedge-Fund Titan Move to Quash Turkey's Lawsuit Over 'Stargazer' Idol. ArtNet News. 30 August.
The Berkshire Museum Is 'Under Review' For Planned Sale, Massachusetts Attorney General Confirms
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2017). The Berkshire Museum Is 'Under Review' For Planned Sale, Massachusetts Attorney General Confirms. ArtNet News. 30 August.
Christie's Defends Sale of 5,000-Year-Old Turkish Idol
(Turkey; United States of America)Adam Klasfeld (2017). Christie's Defends Sale of 5,000-Year-Old Turkish Idol. Courthouse News Service. 29 August.
Berkshire Museum board turns down $1m to pause art sale
(United States of America)Helen Stoilas (2017). Berkshire Museum board turns down $1m to pause art sale. The Art Newspaper. 29 August.
Court Grants Billionaire Rybolovlev's Request for Sotheby's Documents in Ongoing Feud With 'Freeport King'
(United States of America; Switzerland; Russia)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Court Grants Billionaire Rybolovlev's Request for Sotheby's Documents in Ongoing Feud With 'Freeport King'. ArtNet News. 29 August.
South Africa's first legal auction of rhinoceros horn fails to attract buyers
(South Africa)Anna Sansom (2017). South Africa's first legal auction of rhinoceros horn fails to attract buyers. The Art Newspaper. 28 August.
Why a Massachusetts museum selling its prized Norman Rockwell painting should worry art museums everywhere
(United States of America)Christopher Knight (2017). Why a Massachusetts museum selling its prized Norman Rockwell painting should worry art museums everywhere. Los Angeles Times. 23 August.
Hex of the Idol: Steinhardt, Christie's Fight Heritage Claim
(Turkey; United States of America)Christian Berthelsen, Katya Kazakina (2017). Hex of the Idol: Steinhardt, Christie's Fight Heritage Claim. Bloomberg. 18 August.
After the Hobby Lobby scandal, a spotlight on antiquities sales in Israel
(Israel; United States of America)Religion News Service (2017). After the Hobby Lobby scandal, a spotlight on antiquities sales in Israel. USA Today. 16 August.
Insurers paint on Rs 6,000-cr art insurance canvass
(India)Kumar Shankar ROy (2017). Insurers paint on Rs 6,000-cr art insurance canvass. DNA. 9 August.
A major museum has to return another looted artifact. Welcome to the dark side of the art world.
(United States of America)Asif Efrat (2017). A major museum has to return another looted artifact. Welcome to the dark side of the art world.. The Wall Street Journal. 7 August.
Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh
(India)Jaya Menon (2017). Ancient temple chariot from Tamil Nadu on sale for Rs 96 lakh. The Times of Israel. 2 August.
Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting
(United Kingdom)Laura Chesters (2017). Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 August.
Should a Museum Be Allowed to Sell $50 Million of Work to Keep the Lights On?
(United States of America)Anna Louie Sussman (2017). Should a Museum Be Allowed to Sell $50 Million of Work to Keep the Lights On?. Artsy. 31 July.
Christie's Must Reveal 5,000-Year-Old Idol's Secret Bidder to Turkey
(United States of America)Adam Klasfeld (2017). Christie's Must Reveal 5,000-Year-Old Idol's Secret Bidder to Turkey. Courthouse News Service. 27 July.
Berkshire Museum courts censure from museums groups with plan to sell 40 works
(United States of America)Gabriella Angeleti, Helen Stoilas (2017). Berkshire Museum courts censure from museums groups with plan to sell 40 works. The Art Newspaper. 24 July.
2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500
(India)Sidhrth Banerjee (2017). 2.6-million-year-old 'priceless' fossil on sale for just Rs 4500. The Times of India. 24 July.
Moon bag that Chicago-area woman got for $995 sells for $1.8 million at auction
(United States of America)Chicago Tribune (2017). Moon bag that Chicago-area woman got for $995 sells for $1.8 million at auction. The Chicago Tribune. 20 July.
Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment
(Egypt; United States of America)Bel Trew (2017). Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment. The Times. 20 July.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer
(Israel)The Times of Israel (2017). Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer. The Times of Israel. 17 July.
How Freeports Operate on the Margins of the Global Art Market
(General)John Zarobell (2017). How Freeports Operate on the Margins of the Global Art Market. Artsy. 14 July.
Why Are Artworks Pulled from Auction?
(General)Isaac Kaplan (2017). Why Are Artworks Pulled from Auction?. Artsy. 13 July.
Why archaeological antiquities should not be sold on the open market, full stop
(General)Alice Stevenson (2017). Why archaeological antiquities should not be sold on the open market, full stop. The Conversation. 13 July.
'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say
(United States of America; Iraq)Steven D'Souza (2017). 'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say. CBC. 9 July.
Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq
(United States of America; Iraq)Alan Feuer (2017). Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. The New York Times. 5 July.
Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate
(United Kingdom)Art Daily (2017). Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate. Art Daily. 5 July.
'World's Most Expensive Painting' Actually Sold for $90M Less Than Reported: Suit
(United Kingdom)Eileen Kinsella (2017). 'World's Most Expensive Painting' Actually Sold for $90M Less Than Reported: Suit. ArtNet News. 30 June.
53 held for auction trading fraud
(China)Chen Huizhi (2017). 53 held for auction trading fraud. Shanghai Daily. 29 June.
Changing Nature of Illicit Art Trading Revealed as US Steps Up Fight
(United States of America)Blouin Artinfo (2017). Changing Nature of Illicit Art Trading Revealed as US Steps Up Fight. Blouin Artinfo. 27 June.
Confusion over legalities is hurting Alaskan ivory market, locals say
(United States of America)Davis Hovey (2017). Confusion over legalities is hurting Alaskan ivory market, locals say. KTOO. 20 June.
Fine art insurance market: "Insurers are knocking on our doors"
(General)Sam Boyer (2017). Fine art insurance market: "Insurers are knocking on our doors". Insurance Business Magazine. 13 June.
Agnes Gund Sells a Lichtenstein to Start Criminal Justice Fund
(United States of America)Robin Pogrebin (2017). Agnes Gund Sells a Lichtenstein to Start Criminal Justice Fund. The New York Times. 11 June.
Nazi loot hunter Richard Aronowitz on the darkness of past and present
(United Kingdom)The Irish News (2017). Nazi loot hunter Richard Aronowitz on the darkness of past and present. The Irish News. 8 June.
Bern museum sells part of controversial inheritance
(Switzerland)SwissInfo (2017). Bern museum sells part of controversial inheritance. SwissInfo. 6 June.
Police to seek documents from Australian authorities
(India; Australia)The Hindu (2017). Police to seek documents from Australian authorities. The Hindu. 2 June.
Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends
(United States of America; France)John Christian Hopkins (2017). Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends. Lake Powell Life. 1 June.
Prominent Art Family Entangled in ISIS Antiquities-Looting Investigations
(Switzerland; Syria; Lebanon; Belgium; France; United States of America)Benoit Foucon (2017). Prominent Art Family Entangled in ISIS Antiquities-Looting Investigations. The Wall Street Journal. 31 May.
From the moon to Kansas to Sotheby's: Bag could bring $2 million-plus at auction
(United States of America)Scott Canon (2017). From the moon to Kansas to Sotheby's: Bag could bring $2 million-plus at auction. The Kansas City Star. 29 May.
American Space Race Artifact Stolen and Put Up for Auction
(United States of America)Erin Rubin (2017). American Space Race Artifact Stolen and Put Up for Auction. Nonprofit Quarterly. 26 May.
GST impact: Auction of coins, stamps on hold
(India)Sharath S. Srivatsa (2017). GST impact: Auction of coins, stamps on hold. The Hindu. 23 May.
Numismatics—acquiring old coins—outperforms other investments
(United States of America)The Economist (2017). Numismatics—acquiring old coins—outperforms other investments. The Economist. 18 May.
Picasso painting stolen by Nazis sells for $45 million
(United States of America)Allyssia Alleyne (2017). Picasso painting stolen by Nazis sells for $45 million. CNN. 16 May.
Smuggled Anatolian idol sold in US
(Turkey; United States of America)Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Smuggled Anatolian idol sold in US. Hurriyet Daily News. 30 April.
Turkey seeks return of 5,000-year-old marble figure
(Turkey; United States of America)Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Turkey seeks return of 5,000-year-old marble figure. Hurriyet Daily News. 29 April.
Auction of Soviet art triggers probe; art market on guard
(Russia)Associated Press (2017). Auction of Soviet art triggers probe; art market on guard. The Daily Mail. 27 April.
'It's not for moral reasons': Owner withdraws Nazi-looted painting from auction after receiving threats
(Austria)Nina Siegal (2017). 'It's not for moral reasons': Owner withdraws Nazi-looted painting from auction after receiving threats. National Post. 27 April.
Black Market Art: How To Restore Ethics To The Antiquities World
(General)Liza Oliver (2017). Black Market Art: How To Restore Ethics To The Antiquities World. WBUR. 24 April.
A painting stolen by Nazis is up for auction despite a Jewish familys demand for its return
(Austria)Cleve Wootson (2017). A painting stolen by Nazis is up for auction despite a Jewish familys demand for its return. The Washington Post. 24 April.
Nazi-looted painting to be auctioned as owners' heirs fail to halt sale
(Austria)Kate Connolly (2017). Nazi-looted painting to be auctioned as owners' heirs fail to halt sale. The Guardian. 23 April.
Alec Baldwin's Lawsuit Against Mary Boone Heads to Trial
(United States of America)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Alec Baldwin's Lawsuit Against Mary Boone Heads to Trial. ArtNet News. 20 April.
Ohio museum continues with public sales of ancient artifacts
(United States of America)The Toledo Blade (2017). Ohio museum continues with public sales of ancient artifacts. The Crescent-News. 17 April.
NASA 'sting' operation against 74-year-old widow of Apollo engineer draws court rebuke
(United States of America)Fred Barbash (2017). NASA 'sting' operation against 74-year-old widow of Apollo engineer draws court rebuke. The Washington Post. 14 April.
Q&A: Art Theft and Its Impact on the Insurance Industry
(General)Elizabeth Blosfield (2017). Q&A: Art Theft and Its Impact on the Insurance Industry. Insurance Journal. 11 April.
Online ad leads Vienna couple to buy ancient Jewish headstone for $300
(Austria)JTA (2017). Online ad leads Vienna couple to buy ancient Jewish headstone for $300. JTA. 7 April.
Toledo Museum of Art selling off over 140 pieces
(United States of America)Roberta Gedert (2017). Toledo Museum of Art selling off over 140 pieces. The Toledo Blade. 5 April.
Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries
(Israel; United States of America)Regin Olimberio (2017). Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries. The Science Times. 4 April.
28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US
(Israel; United States of America)Owen Jarus (2017). 28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US. Live Science. 4 April.
Controversial tribal artifacts sale lures few bidders
(New Caledonia; France)Associated Press (2017). Controversial tribal artifacts sale lures few bidders. The Daily Mail. 4 April.
Protecting Clients' On-The-Wall Assets: Fine Art
(General)Fran O'Brien (2017). Protecting Clients' On-The-Wall Assets: Fine Art. Think Advisor. 3 April.
Who Should Pay Artists? Christie's Fights Back in France Over New Resale Rules
(France)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Who Should Pay Artists? Christie's Fights Back in France Over New Resale Rules. ArtNet News. 31 March.
Expert Opinion or Elaborate Ruse? Scrutiny for Scholars' Role in Art Sales
(Cambodia; United States of America)Ralph Blumenthal (2017). Expert Opinion or Elaborate Ruse? Scrutiny for Scholars' Role in Art Sales. The New York Times. 30 March.
Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers
(Egypt)Patrick Werr (2017). Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers. The National. 29 March.
Danish auction house in hot water again over sale of stolen painting
(Denmark)Stephen Gadd (2017). Danish auction house in hot water again over sale of stolen painting. CPH Post. 28 March.
Solicitan al INAH detener subasta de piezas mexicanas en Francia
(Mexico; France)INAH requests halt to auction of Mexican pieces in France
Información Excélsior (2017). Solicitan al INAH detener subasta de piezas mexicanas en Francia. Sistema Michoacano. 28 March.
Venta de piecas arqueológicas 'disgusta' al INAH
(Mexico)Sale of archaeological pieces "disgusts" INAH
Idalia Carrillo (2017). Venta de piecas arqueológicas 'disgusta' al INAH. Sipse. 26 March.
$100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016
(United States of America; Egypt; Turkey)Owen Jarus (2017). $100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016. CBS. 21 March.
Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations
(United Arab Emirates; Iraq)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations. ArtNet News. 17 March.
Why everyone's talking about forensics in the art market
(General)Stephanie Dieckvoss (2017). Why everyone's talking about forensics in the art market. Apollo. 15 March.
Cleaning house: Russian oligarch loses $150million selling four paintings from his famous art collection after bulldozing the $95million Palm Beach estate he bought from Donald Trump
(Russia)Jennifer Smith (2017). Cleaning house: Russian oligarch loses $150million selling four paintings from his famous art collection after bulldozing the $95million Palm Beach estate he bought from Donald Trump. The Daily Mail. 9 March.
Will New York Get Its Own Freeport for Art? ARCIS Plans a Tax Haven in Harlem
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2017). Will New York Get Its Own Freeport for Art? ARCIS Plans a Tax Haven in Harlem. ArtNet News. 2 March.
Peter Guber Sues His Insurance Broker Over Stolen Bronze Head
(United States of America)Gene Maddaus (2017). Peter Guber Sues His Insurance Broker Over Stolen Bronze Head. Variety. 2 March.
Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft
(Cambodia; Thailand)Ben Paviour (2017). Records Point to Dealer's Role in Artifact Theft. The Cambodia Daily. 22 February.
How the Met's Sale of a Max Beckmann Painting Changed US Museums
(United States of America)Josh Niland (2017). How the Met's Sale of a Max Beckmann Painting Changed US Museums. Hyperallergic. 19 February.
Has the Art Market Become an Unwitting Partner in Crime?
(General)Graham Bowley (2017). Has the Art Market Become an Unwitting Partner in Crime?. The New York Times. 19 February.
Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules
(United Kingdom)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules. ArtNet News. 17 February.
The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says
(Syria; Iraq)Rick Noack (2017). The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says. The Washington Post. 17 February.
Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany
(Turkey; Germany)Ömer Erbil (2017). Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 February.
Why auctioneers are buying into forensics
(General)Melanie Gerlis (2017). Why auctioneers are buying into forensics. The Art Newspaper. 13 February.
Ethics code and transparency are key in protecting image of art market
(General)Laura Chesters (2017). Ethics code and transparency are key in protecting image of art market. Antiques Trade Gazette. 8 February.
Major Art Market Players Band Together to Shake Industry's "Shady" Image
(General)Anna Louie Sussman (2017). Major Art Market Players Band Together to Shake Industry's "Shady" Image. Artsy. 7 February.
National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump
(United Kingdom)Nicola Slawson (2017). National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump. The Guardian. 6 February.
Geneva Art World Pens Anti-Money-Laundering Guide Amid Scandals
(Switzerland)Hugo Miller (2017). Geneva Art World Pens Anti-Money-Laundering Guide Amid Scandals. Bloomberg. 25 January.
The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
(Syria; United Kingdom; Switzerland; Lebanon)Patrick Sawer (2017). The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The Telegraph. 21 January.
Greek Archaeologist Prevents Illicit Sale of Antiquity in New York
(Greece; United States of America)Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Greek Archaeologist Prevents Illicit Sale of Antiquity in New York. Greek Reporter. 17 January.
How Art and Law Can Work Together Beyond the Marketplace
(General)Sonia K. Katyal (2017). How Art and Law Can Work Together Beyond the Marketplace. Hyperallergic. 13 January.
Richard Prince Just Showed Artists a Way to Fight Trump. And May Have Cracked Open a New Contemporary Art Code Too.
(United States of America)Jerry Saltz (2017). Richard Prince Just Showed Artists a Way to Fight Trump. And May Have Cracked Open a New Contemporary Art Code Too.. Vulture. 13 January.
Withers attorney analyzes New York antiquities scandal
(United States of America)Macaela J. Bennett (2017). Withers attorney analyzes New York antiquities scandal. Greenwich Time. 12 January.
After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming
(Syria)Nibih Bulous (2016). After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming. Los Angeles Times. 31 December.
Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting
(United Kingdom)Nazia Parveen (2016). Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting. The Guardian. 28 December.
Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller, 'gentleman collector' of ethnographic art, has died aged 86
(Switzerland)The Art Newspaper (2016). Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller, 'gentleman collector' of ethnographic art, has died aged 86. The Art Newspaper. 26 December.
Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery
(United States of America; India)T.K. Rohit (2016). Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery. The Hindu. 24 December.
Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York
(United States of America; Cambodia)Ben Paviour (2016). Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York. The Cambodia Daily. 23 December.
Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested
(United States of America; India; Cambodia; Australia)Michaela Boland (2016). Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested. The Australian. 22 December.
New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities
(United States of America; India; Cambodia; Australia)Lisa Bannon (2016). New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities. The Wall Street Journal. 21 December.
Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts
(United States of America; India; Australia; Cambodia)Tom Mashberg (2016). Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 21 December.
This Wiyot Tool Dug Up 86 Years Ago by a Notorious Grave Robber is Being Sold in an Online Auction
(United States of America)Ryan Burns (2016). This Wiyot Tool Dug Up 86 Years Ago by a Notorious Grave Robber is Being Sold in an Online Auction. Lost Coast Outpost. 21 December.
The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?
(Germany)Oscar Lopez (2016). The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?. Artsy. 16 December.
Luxembourg Freeport Director David Arendt Quits
(Luxembourg)Hili Perlson (2016). Luxembourg Freeport Director David Arendt Quits. ArtNet News. 16 December.
Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return
(Poland; United Kingdom)Anny Shaw (2016). Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return. The Art Newspaper. 14 December.
Heritage Auction House Sues Christie's and Collectrium Over Data Theft
(United States of America)Brian Boucher (2016). Heritage Auction House Sues Christie's and Collectrium Over Data Theft. ArtNet News. 13 December.
How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world
(Egypt)George Mikhail (2016). How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world. Al Monitor. 11 December.
How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'
(Syria)Syria Direct (2016). How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'. Syria Direct. 8 December.
Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction
(United Kingdom)Vanessa Conneely (2016). Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction. TRTWorld. 8 December.
Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector
(United Kingdom)Adam Sherwin (2016). Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector. i News. 6 December.
Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port
(Switzerland)Nan Spowart (2016). Profile: Art no-one can see - the story of the Geneva free port. The National. 5 December.
Sotheby's Hires Fraud Expert to Start New Research Department
(United States of America)Robin Pogrebin (2016). Sotheby's Hires Fraud Expert to Start New Research Department. The New York Times. 5 December.
Geneva Free Port: The greatest art collection no-one can see
(Switzerland)Will Gompertz (2016). Geneva Free Port: The greatest art collection no-one can see. BBC News. 1 December.
Crowns, necklaces of Rampur Nawabs up for auction; family says no clue how it reached London
(India)Faisal Fareed (2016). Crowns, necklaces of Rampur Nawabs up for auction; family says no clue how it reached London. Two Circles. 30 November.
Why the Indian antiquities market is important to Contemporary art
(India)Rosalyn DMello (2016). Why the Indian antiquities market is important to Contemporary art. Vogue. 30 November.
Ancient Coin News – Metal Detectorist Challenges Alton Hoard Value
(United Kingdom)Everett Millman (2016). Ancient Coin News – Metal Detectorist Challenges Alton Hoard Value. Coin Week. 28 November.
Why a sleeping hermaphrodite is causing a stir at Christie's
(United Kingdom)Susan Moore (2016). Why a sleeping hermaphrodite is causing a stir at Christie's. Apollo. 28 November.
Sotheby's Tries to Block Suit Over a Leonardo Sold and Resold at a Big Markup
(United States of America)Graham Bowley (2016). Sotheby's Tries to Block Suit Over a Leonardo Sold and Resold at a Big Markup. The New York Times. 28 November.
Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London
(Egypt; United Kingdom)Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London. Egypt Independent. 23 November.
Demonetisation will not affect the auction market, say Saffronart owners
(India)Vandana Kalra (2016). Demonetisation will not affect the auction market, say Saffronart owners. The Indian Express. 14 November.
Treasures worth billions 'hidden in free ports to fund Isis'
(Switzerland)Cahal Milmo (2016). Treasures worth billions 'hidden in free ports to fund Isis'. i News. 13 November.
El saqueo de nuestra riqueza arqueológica y cultural
(Colombia)The plundering of our archaeological and cultural wealth
Vanguardia (2016). El saqueo de nuestra riqueza arqueológica y cultural. Vanguardia. 7 November.
Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction
(United States of America; Egypt; Cyprus)Aimee Dawson (2016). Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction. The Art Newspaper. 5 November.
Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale
(Egypt; United States of America)Middle East Monitor (2016). Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale. Middle East Monitor. 1 November.
Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities
(United States of America; Egypt)Roberta Gedert (2016). Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 29 October.
Pondy art galleries under scanner after idol theft
(India)Bosco Dominique (2016). Pondy art galleries under scanner after idol theft. The Times of India. 28 October.
Lessons from the Unfolding Old Masters Forgery Scandal
(General)Olivia McEwan (2016). Lessons from the Unfolding Old Masters Forgery Scandal. Hyperallergic. 27 October.
Christie's Had 'Doubts' About Frans Hals Forgery and Declined to Sell
(General)Sarah Cascone (2016). Christie's Had 'Doubts' About Frans Hals Forgery and Declined to Sell. ArtNet News. 27 October.
Controversial auctioning of artifacts ends
(United States of America)Roberta Gedert (2016). Controversial auctioning of artifacts ends. The Toledo Blade. 27 October.
Ownership questions trigger NGV action on antiquities
(Australia; Guatemala)Michaela Boland (2016). Ownership questions trigger NGV action on antiquities. The Australian. 26 October.
Rare Toledo museum items sold despite protests
(United States of America)Roberta Gedert (2016). Rare Toledo museum items sold despite protests. The Toledo Blade. 26 October.
Mummy portraits stolen by Nazis, recovered, sell for over $300,000
(Switzerland; Germany)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Mummy portraits stolen by Nazis, recovered, sell for over $300,000. The Times of India. 25 October.
Cyprus demands auction be stopped
(United States of America; Cyprus)Roberta Gedert (2016). Cyprus demands auction be stopped. The Toledo Blade. 25 October.
Why it's boom time for the art insurance sector
(General)Anna Brady (2016). Why it's boom time for the art insurance sector. Apollo. 24 October.
TEFAF's Old Master Dealers Weigh In on the Unfolding $255 Million Forgery Scandal
(Netherlands)Sarah Cascone (2016). TEFAF's Old Master Dealers Weigh In on the Unfolding $255 Million Forgery Scandal. ArtNet News. 24 October.
Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities
(United States of America; Egypt; Cyprus; Greece)Wynne Everett (2016). Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 24 October.
Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction
(Egypt; United States of America)Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction. Ahram Online. 21 October.
Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online
(India)TNN (2016). Sellers of ancient coins in Tamil Nadu make a killing online. The Times of India. 20 October.
Art Dealer Claims Monet in 1MDB Scandal
(Monaco; Switzerland; Malaysia)Kelly Crow (2016). Art Dealer Claims Monet in 1MDB Scandal. The Wall Street Journal. 19 October.
Black Market for Latin American Cultural Heritage Revealed
(General)TeleSur (2016). Black Market for Latin American Cultural Heritage Revealed. TeleSur. 18 October.
Saint Jerome once owned by controversial collector Giulano Ruffini sent for technical tests
(United States of America)Vincent Noce (2016). Saint Jerome once owned by controversial collector Giulano Ruffini sent for technical tests. The Art Newspaper. 17 October.
Massive Art Forgery Ring Reinforces Need For Vigilance Among Buyers
(General)Claire Brown (2016). Massive Art Forgery Ring Reinforces Need For Vigilance Among Buyers. Wealth Management. 17 October.
Traficantes ticos suplen arte precolombino a ilícito mercado mundial
(Costa Rica)Precolumbian traffickers supply Precolumbian art to the global illicit market
Hassel Fallas (2016). Traficantes ticos suplen arte precolombino a ilícito mercado mundial. La Nación. 16 October.
La sombra nazi de Harry Mannil, el coleccionista de jaguares
(Costa Rica)The Nazi shadow of Harry Mannil, the collector of stone jaguars
Lorenzo Pirovano (2016). La sombra nazi de Harry Mannil, el coleccionista de jaguares. La Nación. 16 October.
Leonardo Patterson, el comerciante de arte siempre bajo sospecha
(Costa Rica)Leonardo Patterson, the art dealer always under suspician
Hassel Fallas (2016). Leonardo Patterson, el comerciante de arte siempre bajo sospecha. La Nación. 16 October.
Guerrero de piedra de Limón se subastó en $865.000 en París
(Costa Rica)Stone warrior from Limón was auctioned for $865,000 in Paris
Hassel Fallas (2016). Guerrero de piedra de Limón se subastó en $865.000 en París. La Nación. 16 October.
Coleccionistas conservaron reliquias arqueológicas pese a ser ilegal
(Costa Rica)Collectors preserve archaeological relics despite them being illegal
Hassel Fallas (2016). Coleccionistas conservaron reliquias arqueológicas pese a ser ilegal. La Nación. 16 October.
Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'
(United Kingdom; United States of America; Egypt)BBC News (2016). Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'. BBC News. 15 October.
New old masters reshape the contemporary art market
(General)Mary Childs (2016). New old masters reshape the contemporary art market. Financial Times. 14 October.
Explainer: The NGA looted antiquities scandal
(Australia; India)The Australian (2016). Explainer: The NGA looted antiquities scandal. The Australian. 14 October.
Mayan vase subject of latest provenance inquiry at NGA
(Australia; Guatemala)Michaela Boland (2016). Mayan vase subject of latest provenance inquiry at NGA. The Australian. 14 October.
What makes a piece of artwork valuable?
(General)David Brancaccio (2016). What makes a piece of artwork valuable?. Marketplace. 13 October.
The Caravaggio work at the centre of the Wildenstein money-laundering trial
(United States of America)Victoria Stapley-Brown (2016). The Caravaggio work at the centre of the Wildenstein money-laundering trial. The Art Newspaper. 12 October.
Mummy Crowdfunder Leaves Archaeologists Fuming
(United Kingdom)Kristina Killgrove (2016). Mummy Crowdfunder Leaves Archaeologists Fuming. Forbes. 10 October.
Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?
(Israel)Owen Jarus (2016). Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?. Live Science. 10 October.
Freeports Come Under Scrutiny by UNESCO as Havens for Stolen Cultural Property
(Switzerland)Caroline Elbaor (2016). Freeports Come Under Scrutiny by UNESCO as Havens for Stolen Cultural Property. ArtNet News. 10 October.
Beleaguered Yves Bouvier defends himself and freeport system
(Switzerland)Vincent Noce (2016). Beleaguered Yves Bouvier defends himself and freeport system. The Art Newspaper. 10 October.
Crime & The Courts: Stolen Nazi flag's value not just historical
(United States of America)Kimball Perry (2016). Crime & The Courts: Stolen Nazi flag's value not just historical. The Columbus Dispatch. 8 October.
Chinese Contemporary Art Collector Guy Ullens Draws Fire for Allegedly Profit-Seeking Moves
(China)Eileen Kinsella (2016). Chinese Contemporary Art Collector Guy Ullens Draws Fire for Allegedly Profit-Seeking Moves. ArtNet News. 7 October.
French minister says stolen art may fund terror via 'free ports'
(France)AFP (2016). French minister says stolen art may fund terror via 'free ports'. Yahoo News. 6 October.
Old Master market reels from Sotheby's fake assessment
(United Kingdom)James Pickford (2016). Old Master market reels from Sotheby's fake assessment. Financial Times. 5 October.
Should It Be Illegal To Buy And Sell Purple Hearts? One Congressman Thinks So
(United States of America)Sarah Sicard (2016). Should It Be Illegal To Buy And Sell Purple Hearts? One Congressman Thinks So. Task and Purpose. 4 October.
Northampton Sekhemka statue sale: Council 'warned by lawyers'
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Northampton Sekhemka statue sale: Council 'warned by lawyers'. BBC News. 1 October.
The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising
(India; United Kingdom)Vijay Kumar (2016). The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising. DNA. 24 September.
Freeports boom highlights risks of shady activities
(Switzerland)Silke Koltrowitz (2016). Freeports boom highlights risks of shady activities. Reuters. 22 September.
UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales
(United Kingdom)John Vidal (2016). UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales. The Guardian. 21 September.
UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'
(United Kingdom)Noelle McElhatton (2016). UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'. Antiques Trade Gazette. 21 September.
Should the art market be more transparent?
(General)Ivan Macquisten (2016). Should the art market be more transparent?. Apollo. 16 September.
Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance
(Australia; United Kingdom)Debbie Cuthbertson (2016). Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance. The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September.
Why a growing number of museum veterans are crossing over to the commercial sector
(General)Julia Halpern (2016). Why a growing number of museum veterans are crossing over to the commercial sector. The Art Newspaper. 7 September.
US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House
(United States of America; France)Allison Meier (2016). US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House. Hyperallergic. 7 September.
Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris
(United States of America; France)Mary Hudetz (2016). Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris. Las Cruces Sun-News. 31 August.
Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors
(Vietnam)Vietnam Net (2016). Collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa: A code of practice must soon be formed for collectors. Vietnam Net. 31 August.
Human Skulls Are Being Sold Online, But Is It Legal?
(General)Kristin Hugo (2016). Human Skulls Are Being Sold Online, But Is It Legal?. National Geographic. 23 August.
Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony
(United States of America)Martin Heinrich (2016). Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony. Santa Fe New Mexican. 20 August.
Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers
(United States of America)Anne Constable (2016). Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers. Santa Fe New Mexican. 13 August.
The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom
(China)Deborah Lehr (2016). The Potential Dark Side of China's Art and Antiquities Boom. The Diplomat. 12 August.
Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later
(Germany; United States of America)Vicky Smith (2016). Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later. Mirror. 12 August.
'A national treasure': The tangled trail of a priceless moon rock memento from Apollo 11
(United States of America)Ben Guarino (2016). 'A national treasure': The tangled trail of a priceless moon rock memento from Apollo 11. The Washington Post. 11 August.
Apollo 11 lunar samples bag the focus of legal dispute after it was stolen and sold by former Space Center director
(United States of America)Associated Press (2016). Apollo 11 lunar samples bag the focus of legal dispute after it was stolen and sold by former Space Center director. The Daily Mail. 6 August.
Rumblings in the Auction World
(United States of America)Scott Reyburn (2016). Rumblings in the Auction World. The New York Times. 5 August.
Why the booming contemporary art market is bad for art museums
(United States of America)Robert Ekelund (2016). Why the booming contemporary art market is bad for art museums. The Washington Post. 4 August.
What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?
(General)Anna Brady (2016). What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?. Apollo. 4 August.
100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence
(United Kingdom)Fine Books Magazine (2016). 100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence. Fine Books Magazine. 3 August.
An Exodus at Christie's
(United States of America)Robin Pogrebin (2016). An Exodus at Christie's. The New York Times. 28 July.
Undermined by silence: lack of provenance is devastating flaw of al-Sabah collection catalogue
(Kuwait)Jane Jakeman (2016). Undermined by silence: lack of provenance is devastating flaw of al-Sabah collection catalogue. The Art Newspaper. 26 July.
A Prized Stettheimer Painting, Sold Under the Radar by a University
(United States of America)Susan Mulcahy (2016). A Prized Stettheimer Painting, Sold Under the Radar by a University. The New York Times. 26 July.
Evidence mounts two National Gallery of Australia sculptures may have been looted
(Australia; India)ABC Australia (2016). Evidence mounts two National Gallery of Australia sculptures may have been looted. ABC Australia. 4 July.
Two more antiquities may have to be returned by the National Gallery of Australia to India
(Australia; India)Sally Pryor (2016). Two more antiquities may have to be returned by the National Gallery of Australia to India. The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 July.
Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London
(Ireland; United Kingdom)Michael Parsons (2016). Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London. The Irish Times. 24 June.
Detrás del tráfico ilegal de piezas arqueológicas opera un círculo vicioso de poder: Renfrew
(General)A vicious circle operates behind the illegal trafficking of archaeological objects: Renfrew
Paula Carrizosa (2016). Detrás del tráfico ilegal de piezas arqueológicas opera un círculo vicioso de poder: Renfrew. La Journada de Oriente. 21 June.
Export ban placed on £225,000 Burges vase to keep it in UK
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2016). Export ban placed on £225,000 Burges vase to keep it in UK. BBC News. 17 June.
Does it pay to invest in art? Returns in fine art have been overestimated
(General)Phys.org (2016). Does it pay to invest in art? Returns in fine art have been overestimated. Phys.org. 15 June.
Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows
(Zimbabwe)Damian Carrington (2016). Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows. The Guardian. 13 June.
British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring
(United Kingdom; France)Martin Bailey (2016). British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.
Non-profit for late caricaturist Al Hirschfeld sues NY gallery
(United States of America)Jonathan Stempel (2016). Non-profit for late caricaturist Al Hirschfeld sues NY gallery. Metro. 8 June.
Experts help Geneva free port crack down on stolen loot
(Switzerland)Swiss Info (2016). Experts help Geneva free port crack down on stolen loot. Swiss Info. 8 June.
'Misleading' Modigliani Case Shows Need for Free Port Disclosure
(Switzerland)Bloomberg (2016). 'Misleading' Modigliani Case Shows Need for Free Port Disclosure. Swiss Info. 8 June.
Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home
(United States of America; France)Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home. Albuquerque Journal. 5 June.
Spoils of War: Black market robust for military artifacts stolen from public displays
(United States of America)Cristina Corbin (2016). Spoils of War: Black market robust for military artifacts stolen from public displays. Fox. 4 June.
Antique dealers say the new federal ivory ban will cost them up to $12 billion
(United States of America)Darryl Fears (2016). Antique dealers say the new federal ivory ban will cost them up to $12 billion. The Washington Post. 2 June.
Isil rampage: a threat to cultural heritage that belongs to all
(United States of America)James Cuno (2016). Isil rampage: a threat to cultural heritage that belongs to all. The Art Newspaper. 31 May.
US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield
(United States of America; France)France 24 (2016). US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield. France 24. 30 May.
Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris
(United States of America; France)Michael Coleman (2016). Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.
One of the World's Greatest Art Collections Hides Behind This Fence
(Switzerland)Graham Bowley (2016). One of the World's Greatest Art Collections Hides Behind This Fence. The New York Times. 28 May.
EU licences plan 'could hit London art market'
(United Kingdom)Nicholas Cecil (2016). EU licences plan 'could hit London art market'. Evening Standard. 27 May.
The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago
(United States of America; France)Associated Press (2016). The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago. Yahoo News. 27 May.
Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts
(United States of America; France)Martin Heinrich (2016). Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts. KRWG. 26 May.
Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'
(United States of America; France)David Smith (2016). Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'. The Guardian. 25 May.
Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions
(United States of America; France)AFP (2016). Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions. The Daily Mail. 24 May.
Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500
(India)Rashmi Menon (2016). Christie's auctions cardiologist Dr. Lahiri's artworks for $2,376,500. The Economic Times. 18 May.
Ancient Egyptian statue of Sekhemka disappears into private collection in 'moral crime against world heritage'
(United Kingdom)Ian Johnston (2016). Ancient Egyptian statue of Sekhemka disappears into private collection in 'moral crime against world heritage'. The Independent. 9 May.
Art Demystified: Art Auctions and Minimum Price Guarantees
(General)Henri Neuendorf (2016). Art Demystified: Art Auctions and Minimum Price Guarantees. ArtNet News. 6 May.
Uncontrolled Collecting: An Impulse Control Disorder?
(General)Shirley Mueller (2016). Uncontrolled Collecting: An Impulse Control Disorder?. Physician's Money Digest. 5 May.
How Not to Buy Stolen, Looted or Forged Art
(General)Noah Charney (2016). How Not to Buy Stolen, Looted or Forged Art. Observer. 4 May.
The Freeport Scandal That Isn't … a Scandal
(Switzerland)Marion Maneker (2016). The Freeport Scandal That Isn't … a Scandal. Art Market Monitor. 29 April.
Art Collectors Start to Quit Geneva as Scandals Dent Reputation
(Switzerland)Bloomberg (2016). Art Collectors Start to Quit Geneva as Scandals Dent Reputation. Swiss Info. 29 April.
How transparent is the art market?
(General)Georgina Adam (2016). How transparent is the art market?. Financial Times. 28 April.
Francis Bacon Controversy: Unauthenticated Drawings Go On Sale
(United Kingdom)Paul Black (2016). Francis Bacon Controversy: Unauthenticated Drawings Go On Sale. Artlyst. 21 April.
How do you buy Indigenous Australian art ethically?
(Australia)Brigid Delaney (2016). How do you buy Indigenous Australian art ethically?. The Guardian. 18 April.
Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?
(Colombia; United States of America)Richard Emblin (2016). Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?. The City Paper. 14 April.
Storm clouds gather over German art market
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Storm clouds gather over German art market. The Art Newspaper. 14 April.
Panama Papers Shed Light on the Shadowy Art Market
(General)Benjamin Sutton (2016). Panama Papers Shed Light on the Shadowy Art Market. Hyperallergic. 12 April.
How offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world for ever
(General)Juliette Garside (2016). How offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world for ever. The Guardian. 7 April.
Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities
(General)Barbara Slavin (2016). Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities. Al Monitor. 7 April.
Explosive 'Panama Papers' Highlight Art's Role in Lives of Tax-Dodging Superrich
(General)Ben Davis (2016). Explosive 'Panama Papers' Highlight Art's Role in Lives of Tax-Dodging Superrich. ArtNet News. 4 April.
Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes
(United Kingdom; United Arab Emirates; Egypt)Martin Bailey (2016). Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.
This Is Not a Banksy: BBC Radio 4
(United Kingdom)Max Aantjes (2016). This Is Not a Banksy: BBC Radio 4. Student Newspaper. 29 March.
NGA keeping mum on 1000-year-old Indian goddess statue
(Australia; India)Michaela Boland (2016). NGA keeping mum on 1000-year-old Indian goddess statue. The Australian. 29 March.
Antiquities: Buying Tips
(General)Carrie Coolidge (2016). Antiquities: Buying Tips. Barron's. 26 March.
Market for Chinese Art Is Increasingly in China
(China)Scott Reyburn (2016). Market for Chinese Art Is Increasingly in China. The New York Times. 25 March.
Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group
(Egypt; United Kingdom)Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 18 March.
Former teacher calls for valuable art to be returned for pupils
(United Kingdom)Vanessa Thorpe (2016). Former teacher calls for valuable art to be returned for pupils. The Guardian. 12 March.
Antiquities: The Spoils of War
(Syria; Iraq)Georgina Adam (2016). Antiquities: The Spoils of War. Financial Times. 11 March.
Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures
(United States of America; India)Colin Moynihan (2016). Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures. The New York Times. 11 March.
ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York
(United States of America; India)ICE (2016). ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York. ICE. 11 March.
Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 11 March.
Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka
(Egypt; United Kingdom)Martin Bailey (2016). Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka. The Art Newspaper. 8 March.
Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house
(Netherlands; Egypt)The Cairo Post (2016). Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house. The Cairo Post. 2 March.
Gang may have stolen antiquities for Chinese market, says expert
(United Kingdom; China)Jessica Elgot (2016). Gang may have stolen antiquities for Chinese market, says expert. The Guardian. 1 March.
Christie's Seeks Judgment Against Mugrabi Family for $32m Unpaid on Basquiat Painting
(United States of America)Marion Maneker (2016). Christie's Seeks Judgment Against Mugrabi Family for $32m Unpaid on Basquiat Painting. Art Market Monitor. 29 February.
Why art galleries are quietly clearing out their vaults
(General)Patricia Treble (2016). Why art galleries are quietly clearing out their vaults. McLean's. 28 February.
UK Imposes Export Ban on $2.9 Million Giacometti Sculpture
(United Kingdom)Henri Neuendorf (2016). UK Imposes Export Ban on $2.9 Million Giacometti Sculpture. ArtNet News. 26 February.
Australian gallery identifies looted Indian treasures
(Australia; India)Geoff Hiscock (2016). Australian gallery identifies looted Indian treasures. Nikkei. 26 February.
How western art collectors are helping to fund Isis
(General)Leila Amineddoleh (2016). How western art collectors are helping to fund Isis. The Guardian. 26 February.
Provenance of Ros Packer buy shaping up as bull
(Australia; India)Michaela Boland (2016). Provenance of Ros Packer buy shaping up as bull. The Australian. 18 February.
National Gallery judged victim of fraud over Asian antiquities
(Australia; India)Michaela Boland (2016). National Gallery judged victim of fraud over Asian antiquities. The Australian. 18 February.
National Gallery of Australia review finds 22 works of 'insufficient or questionable' provenance
(Australia; India)Simon Thomen (2016). National Gallery of Australia review finds 22 works of 'insufficient or questionable' provenance. Business Insider. 17 February.
Provenance of 22 Asian artworks at National Gallery of Australia in doubt
(Australia; India)Shalailah Medhora (2016). Provenance of 22 Asian artworks at National Gallery of Australia in doubt. The Guardian. 17 February.
The Knoedler Gallery Settlement Is the Biggest Missed Opportunity for Greater Art Market Transparency in 100 Years
(General)Leila Amineddoleh (2016). The Knoedler Gallery Settlement Is the Biggest Missed Opportunity for Greater Art Market Transparency in 100 Years. Artsy. 16 February.
Top 9 Takeaways From Knoedler Forgery Trial
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2016). Top 9 Takeaways From Knoedler Forgery Trial. ArtNet News. 12 February.
Billionaire Leon Black Revealed as Mystery Buyer for Contested Picasso Bust
(United States of America; United Arab Emirates)Sarah Cascone (2016). Billionaire Leon Black Revealed as Mystery Buyer for Contested Picasso Bust. ArtNet News. 4 February.
'Short-sighted' council 'lost opportunity to put Northampton on the map' by selling Sekhemka
(United Kingdom)Nick Bieber (2016). 'Short-sighted' council 'lost opportunity to put Northampton on the map' by selling Sekhemka. Northants Herald & Post. 3 February.
Tate director backs Art Fund's call for UK export licence reform after Rembrandt fiasco
(United Kingdom)Martin Bailey (2016). Tate director backs Art Fund's call for UK export licence reform after Rembrandt fiasco. The Art Newspaper. 1 February.
Van Gogh's Garden at Auvers, once labelled a fake, gets its day in the sun at Royal Academy
(United Kingdom)Vincent Noce (2016). Van Gogh's Garden at Auvers, once labelled a fake, gets its day in the sun at Royal Academy. The Art Newspaper. 30 January.
The Modern Hobby of Ancient Coins – A CoinWeek Exclusive with Harlan J. Berk
(United States of America)Coin Week (2016). The Modern Hobby of Ancient Coins – A CoinWeek Exclusive with Harlan J. Berk. Coin Week. 28 January.
The arrival and success of Indian curio shops in Tempe
(United States of America)Jay Mark (2016). The arrival and success of Indian curio shops in Tempe. The Arizona Republic. 28 January.
Stolen art tracking companies ALR and ARG embroiled in 'bizarre' legal row
(United Kingdom)Nick Clark (2016). Stolen art tracking companies ALR and ARG embroiled in 'bizarre' legal row. The Independent. 28 January.
Art Loss Register faces competition complaint from Art Recovery Group
(United Kingdom)Melanie Gerlis (2016). Art Loss Register faces competition complaint from Art Recovery Group. The Art Newspaper. 26 January.
Sotheby's Announces Significant Losses in Its Historic Taubman Sale
(United States of America)Cait Munro (2016). Sotheby's Announces Significant Losses in Its Historic Taubman Sale. ArtNet News. 25 January.
Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting
(United States of America; Iraq; Syria)Kabir Sehgal (2016). Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting. Fortune. 16 January.
Te Pahi's medal among Waitangi treasures
(New Zealand)Lois Williams (2016). Te Pahi's medal among Waitangi treasures. Radio New Zealand. 14 January.
Assam: Government asked to stop auction of Jahangir's 400-year-old golden hookah
(India)Hindustan Times (2016). Assam: Government asked to stop auction of Jahangir's 400-year-old golden hookah. The Northeast Today. 14 January.
Local councils resist temptation to cash-in on their art—for the time being
(United Kingdom)Javier Pes (2016). Local councils resist temptation to cash-in on their art—for the time being. The Art Newspaper. 13 January.
Picasso Bust at Center of Custody Battle Between Gagosian and Qatar Royal Family
(United States of America; United Arab Emirates)Robin Pogrebin (2016). Picasso Bust at Center of Custody Battle Between Gagosian and Qatar Royal Family. The New York Times. 12 January.
Up for Auction: Real Art, Owned by a Seller of Forgeries
(United States of America)Graham Bowley (2016). Up for Auction: Real Art, Owned by a Seller of Forgeries. The New York Times. 8 January.
Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?
(United States of America)Joel Baden (2016). Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?. The Atlantic. 7 January.
St. Louis archaeologists still split over last year's controversial antiquities sale
(United States of America)Willis Ryder Arnold (2016). St. Louis archaeologists still split over last year's controversial antiquities sale. St. Louis Public Radio. 4 January.
New York Comes Down on Art Collectors
(United States of America)Stacy Perman (2016). New York Comes Down on Art Collectors. Barron's. 1 January.
'Lost' £30m masterpiece now at risk of leaving UK
(United Kingdom)DCMS (2015). 'Lost' £30m masterpiece now at risk of leaving UK. UK Government. 23 December.
Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation
(Canada; India)Nazim Baksh (2015). Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation. CBC. 21 December.
Christie's to sell 2,000 photographs seized by US government in biodiesel fraud
(United States of America)Helen Stoilas (2015). Christie's to sell 2,000 photographs seized by US government in biodiesel fraud. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.
Christie's Withdraws Potentially Looted Dagger from Antiquities Auction
(United States of America)Sarah Cascone (2015). Christie's Withdraws Potentially Looted Dagger from Antiquities Auction. ArtNet News. 10 December.
Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects
(United States of America; France)Evan Ryan (2015). Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects. United States Department of State. 4 December.
The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade
(Iraq; Syria)Ben Taub (2015). The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade. The New Yorker. 4 December.
Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities
(United States of America; France)United States Department of the Interior (2015). Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities. United States Department of the Interior. 2 December.
Tunisia's Culture Ministry Blocks Auction of Looted Antiquities
(Tunisia)Coline Milliard (2015). Tunisia's Culture Ministry Blocks Auction of Looted Antiquities. ArtNet News. 24 November.
UK still a safe haven for dirty money, study finds
(United Kingdom)Jim Armitage (2015). UK still a safe haven for dirty money, study finds. The Independent. 23 November.
Scholars gain insight from the geographical and cultural movement of artifacts
(General)Susan Bell (2015). Scholars gain insight from the geographical and cultural movement of artifacts. Phys.org. 20 November.
Greek New Testament Papyrus Is Discovered on eBay
(United States of America)Jennifer Schuessler (2015). Greek New Testament Papyrus Is Discovered on eBay. The New York Times. 20 November.
In France, Fears that Rare Book and Manuscript Fund is a €500m Fraud
(France)Marion Maneker (2015). In France, Fears that Rare Book and Manuscript Fund is a €500m Fraud. Art Market Monitor. 19 November.
Sotheby's offers voluntary redundancies to cut costs
(United Kingdom; United States of America)Anny Shaw (2015). Sotheby's offers voluntary redundancies to cut costs. The Art Newspaper. 17 November.
Worries of Market Chill at Sotheby's Auction of Ex-Chief's Collection
(United States of America)Robin Pogrebin (2015). Worries of Market Chill at Sotheby's Auction of Ex-Chief's Collection. The New York Times. 5 November.
Alfred Taubman's $500m art trove goes under the hammer
(United States of America)Maev Kennedy (2015). Alfred Taubman's $500m art trove goes under the hammer. The Guardian. 4 November.
A New Battleground for 'Classic Art'
(United States of America)Scott Reyburn (2015). A New Battleground for 'Classic Art'. The New York Times. 30 October.
Royal Institution to sell 'non-core' items
(United Kingdom)Antiques Trade Gazette (2015). Royal Institution to sell 'non-core' items. Antiques Trade Gazette. 28 October.
Christie's Withdraws Portrait Gifted By Richard Avedon After Foundation Complains
(United States of America)Brian Boucher (2015). Christie's Withdraws Portrait Gifted By Richard Avedon After Foundation Complains. ArtNet News. 26 October.
Art Collectors Find Safe Harbor in Delaware's Tax Laws
(United States of America)Graham Bowley (2015). Art Collectors Find Safe Harbor in Delaware's Tax Laws. The New York Times. 25 October.
Stashing Your Art in a Tax Haven Can Be Dicey
(General)Stacy Perman (2015). Stashing Your Art in a Tax Haven Can Be Dicey. Barron's. 24 October.
Kunst hat einen Wert, nicht nur einen Preis
(Germany)Art has a value and it isn't just price
Norbert Lammert (2015). Kunst hat einen Wert, nicht nur einen Preis. Die Welt. 23 October.
Collecting Art for Love, Not Money
(General)Gully Wells (2015). Collecting Art for Love, Not Money. The New York Times. 13 October.
Venice Mayor to Deaccession Klimt and Chagall Masterpieces to Pay Off City Debts
(Italy)Henri Neuendorf (2015). Venice Mayor to Deaccession Klimt and Chagall Masterpieces to Pay Off City Debts. ArtNet News. 12 October.
You Can't Sell What's Not Yours
(United States of America)Josh Logue (2015). You Can't Sell What's Not Yours. Inside Higher Ed. 7 October.
Action group says DCMS lobbied it to fundraise for Sekhemka
(United Kingdom)Patrick Steel (2015). Action group says DCMS lobbied it to fundraise for Sekhemka. Museums Journal. 7 October.
Chandigarh Architect's Artefacts Fetch Millions Abroad
(India)IANS (2015). Chandigarh Architect's Artefacts Fetch Millions Abroad. Deccan Herald. 6 October.
National Treasure or Disputes of Heritage
(France)AMA (2015). National Treasure or Disputes of Heritage. AMA. 2 October.
Association of Art Museum Directors Establish New Protocol for Protecting Antiquities
(United States of America)Art Forum (2015). Association of Art Museum Directors Establish New Protocol for Protecting Antiquities. Art Forum. 2 October.
Marion True Does Not Deserve Our Sympathy
(General)Justin St. P. Walsh (2015). Marion True Does Not Deserve Our Sympathy. Hyperallergic. 2 October.
Serious intention to raise funds to save Sekhemka Egyptian statue
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2015). Serious intention to raise funds to save Sekhemka Egyptian statue. BBC News. 2 October.
A Tug of War Over Art-Sales Transparency
(General)Scott Reyburn (2015). A Tug of War Over Art-Sales Transparency. The New York Times. 25 September.
This is bad news for people who spend millions on art
(General)Stacy Perman (2015). This is bad news for people who spend millions on art. Fortune. 24 September.
Oligarchs and Orchestras: Inside Luxembourg's Secretive Low-Tax 'Fortress of Art' Warehouse
(Luxembourg)John Letzing (2015). Oligarchs and Orchestras: Inside Luxembourg's Secretive Low-Tax 'Fortress of Art' Warehouse. The Wall Street Journal. 21 September.
Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders
(United States of America)Frank Hopper (2015). Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders. Indian Country Today. 19 September.
Lights, Camera, Antiquities
(General)Christie's (2015). Lights, Camera, Antiquities. Christie's. 14 September.
The revised mission of the Green family's Museum of the Bible
(United States of America)Noah Charney (2015). The revised mission of the Green family's Museum of the Bible. Tulsa World. 13 September.
Britain has a 'hidden' art collection worth £3.5bn
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2015). Britain has a 'hidden' art collection worth £3.5bn. BBC News. 4 September.
How to buy antiquities
(General)Kathryn Tully (2015). How to buy antiquities. Financial Times. 4 September.
Auction for bargain hunters! Bonhams puts 'cheaper' items under the hammer to attract new collectors
(China)Lana Lam (2015). Auction for bargain hunters! Bonhams puts 'cheaper' items under the hammer to attract new collectors. South China Morning Post. 30 August.
Third Piece Of Legendary "Christ Trilogy" To Be Removed From Debrecen Museum After Talks Collapse With National Bank
(Hungary; United States of America)Hungary Today (2015). Third Piece Of Legendary "Christ Trilogy" To Be Removed From Debrecen Museum After Talks Collapse With National Bank. Hungary Today. 27 August.
Can the Market Help Preserve Threatened Antiquities?
(General)Leila Amineddoleh (2015). Can the Market Help Preserve Threatened Antiquities?. The Wall Street Journal. 27 August.
Disgraced Getty Curator Marion True Roars Back With Tell-All Memoir
(United States of America)Alanna Martinez (2015). Disgraced Getty Curator Marion True Roars Back With Tell-All Memoir. Observer. 25 August.
Statue 'might never be seen in public again'
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Ian Johnston (2015). Statue 'might never be seen in public again'. IOL. 24 August.
Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Ian Johnston (2015). Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum. The Independent. 23 August.
One of the world's most respected curators vanished from the art world. Now she wants to tell her story.
(United States of America)Geoff Edgers (2015). One of the world's most respected curators vanished from the art world. Now she wants to tell her story.. The Washington Post. 22 August.
Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum
(Egypt; United Kingdom)Maram Mazen (2015). Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum. Star Tribune. 22 August.
Marion True, the exiled curator, in her own words
(United States of America)Geoff Edgers (2015). Marion True, the exiled curator, in her own words. The Washington Post. 20 August.
The China Collectors by Karl E. Meyer & Shareen Blair Brysac [Review]
(General)Donna Yates (2015). The China Collectors by Karl E. Meyer & Shareen Blair Brysac [Review]. Anonymous Swiss Collector. 14 August.
Government extends Sekhemka export bar
(United Kingdom)Patrick Steel (2015). Government extends Sekhemka export bar. Museums Journal. 11 August.
This Buried Treasure Could Be Yours: Mel Fisher's Amazing Shipwreck Finds
(United States of America)Justin Jones (2015). This Buried Treasure Could Be Yours: Mel Fisher's Amazing Shipwreck Finds. The Daily Beast. 5 August.
Bernini bust at Getty Museum prompts criminal complaint in Slovakia
(Slovakia; United States of America)David Ng (2015). Bernini bust at Getty Museum prompts criminal complaint in Slovakia. Los Angeles Times. 3 August.
Sotheby's primed for battle over John Olsen copyright
(Australia)Michaela Boland (2015). Sotheby's primed for battle over John Olsen copyright. The Australian. 31 July.
Startup wants to catalogue every piece of artwork ever
(General)James Tarmy (2015). Startup wants to catalogue every piece of artwork ever. Financial Review. 29 July.
Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene"
(United Kingdom)BBC News (2015). Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene". BBC News. 26 July.
Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt
(Germany)The work of Gerhard Richter: I paint my world
Bernhard Schulz (2015). Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt. Der Tagesspiegel. 21 July.
Sacred Indian art is seen more as "Art" than as "Sacred" in the art market: Dr. Donna Yates
(India)Nithin Sridhar (2015). Sacred Indian art is seen more as "Art" than as "Sacred" in the art market: Dr. Donna Yates. NewsGram. 14 July.
Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world
(United Kingdom)Jessica Berthereau (2015). Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world. Yahoo News. 10 July.
Collector Fights for African Art
(Angola)Raphael Minder (2015). Collector Fights for African Art. The New York Times. 9 July.
Father-son caught red-handed trying to sell several ivory artifacts online
(India; Sri Lanka)Chetan R (2015). Father-son caught red-handed trying to sell several ivory artifacts online. Bangalore Mirror. 7 July.
Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis
(United Kingdom; Syria)Rachel Shabi (2015). Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis. The Guardian. 3 July.
Gov't Restrictions Block Ways for Chinese Relics to Return Home
(China)CRIEnglish (2015). Gov't Restrictions Block Ways for Chinese Relics to Return Home. CRIEnglish. 3 July.
Looted treasures open door to a dark Nazi past
(General)Richard Morrison (2015). Looted treasures open door to a dark Nazi past. The Australian. 2 July.
Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?
(Germany)Erin Blakemore (2015). Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?. Smithsonian. 25 June.
Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed
(Ireland)Martin Bailey (2015). Christie's sale of Russborough paintings postponed. The Art Newspaper. 25 June.
La vente d'art kanak suspendue
(New Caledonia; Switzerland)Sale of Kanak Art Suspended
Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes (2015). La vente d'art kanak suspendue. Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 13 June.
How provenance became sexy
(General)Gina Fairley (2015). How provenance became sexy. Visual Arts Hub. 12 June.
Trece piezas subastadas en EE.UU. salieron del Perú ilegalmente
(Peru; United States of America)Thirteen pieces auctioned in the U.S. left Peru illegally
El Comercio (2015). Trece piezas subastadas en EE.UU. salieron del Perú ilegalmente. El Comercio. 12 June.
Des objets d'art kanak « volés » présentés lors d'une grande vente aux enchères en Suisse ?
(New Caledonia; Switzerland)Stolen Kanak art objects offered at a large auction in Switzerland?
Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes (2015). Des objets d'art kanak « volés » présentés lors d'une grande vente aux enchères en Suisse ?. Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 10 June.
Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction
(France; United States of America)Aaron Granillo (2015). Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction. KNAU. 9 June.
Stolen art? Why no one can say for sure
(General)Charlotte Burns (2015). Stolen art? Why no one can say for sure. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.
Sotheby's Cancels Auction of Stolen Aivazovsky Painting
(Russia; United Kingdom)Asbarez (2015). Sotheby's Cancels Auction of Stolen Aivazovsky Painting. Asbarez. 2 June.
Calls to open looted-art archives grow louder
(General)Melanie Gerlis (2015). Calls to open looted-art archives grow louder. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.
Russia asks Britain to block auction of 'stolen' painting
(Russia)Reuters (2015). Russia asks Britain to block auction of 'stolen' painting. Reuters. 30 May.
Selling Private Collection of Artifacts Requires Special Care
(General)Paul Sullivan (2015). Selling Private Collection of Artifacts Requires Special Care. The New York Times. 29 May.
Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions
(United States of America; France)Dennis Wagner (2015). Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions. AZ Central. 27 May.
A Dark Niche Emerges in German Market: Nazi Art
(Germany)Harriet Torry (2015). A Dark Niche Emerges in German Market: Nazi Art. The Wall Street Journal. 26 May.
Who Are the Rightful Owners of Artifacts of Oppression?
(United States of America)Aaminah Shakur (2015). Who Are the Rightful Owners of Artifacts of Oppression?. Hyperallergic. 7 May.
Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Marwan Sultan (2015). Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display. Ahram Online. 11 April.
How Alan Turing's secret notebook could disappear forever
(United Kingdom)Rob Crilly (2015). How Alan Turing's secret notebook could disappear forever. The Telegraph. 11 April.
Export bar on ancient Egyptian treasure sold by Northampton council
(United Kingdom)Caroline Davies (2015). Export bar on ancient Egyptian treasure sold by Northampton council. The Guardian. 30 March.
Q. and A.: Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac on 'The China Collectors'
(China)Jane Perlez (2015). Q. and A.: Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac on 'The China Collectors'. Sinosphere. 26 March.
Why Italy should sell the 5,000 antiquities recovered by the police
(Italy)Anna Summers Cocks (2015). Why Italy should sell the 5,000 antiquities recovered by the police. The Art Newspaper. 25 March.
Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky
(United States of America)David Murray (2015). Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky. Great Falls Tribune. 15 March.
Fake Ancient Egyptian artefact used by Tsar Alexander III of Russia sold to buyer from Denmark at Folkestone auction
(United Kingdom; Russia; Denmark)Matt Leclere (2015). Fake Ancient Egyptian artefact used by Tsar Alexander III of Russia sold to buyer from Denmark at Folkestone auction. Kent Online. 3 March.
Iraq: 'Bidders vie' for Saddam Hussein execution rope
(Iraq)BBC News (2015). Iraq: 'Bidders vie' for Saddam Hussein execution rope. BBC News. 4 February.
Ofrecen 'arqueología' online
(Mexico)'Archaeology' offered online
Agencia Reforma (2015). Ofrecen 'arqueología' online. AM. 2 February.
Wanganui expert fights to ban moa trade
(New Zealand)Zaryd Wilson (2015). Wanganui expert fights to ban moa trade. Wanganui Chronicle. 9 January.
Ancient Kyrgyz Jewelry Sold At Auction Not Officially Exported
(Kyrgyzstan; United Kingdom)Radio Free Europe (2014). Ancient Kyrgyz Jewelry Sold At Auction Not Officially Exported. Radio Free Europe. 4 December.
Greek Professor Chasing Antiquity Thieves Around the World
(Greece)Ioanna Zikakou (2014). Greek Professor Chasing Antiquity Thieves Around the World. Greek Reporter. 2 December.
Mother Goddess auction: Christie's halts sale of 'stolen' $1m Bronze Age pagan icon after Sardinia campaigns for its return
(Italy; United States of America)Michael Day (2014). Mother Goddess auction: Christie's halts sale of 'stolen' $1m Bronze Age pagan icon after Sardinia campaigns for its return. The Independent. 2 December.
St Louis society attempts second sale of antiquities
(United States of America)Garry Shaw (2014). St Louis society attempts second sale of antiquities. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.
Spoiled Antique Medical- Kit Auction Prompts Suit
(United States of America)Nick Divito (2014). Spoiled Antique Medical- Kit Auction Prompts Suit. Courthouse News Service. 7 October.
Egyptian Sekhemka Statue: Trials and Tribulations of Northampton Museum Private Auction Row
(United Kingdom)Mary-Ann Russon (2014). Egyptian Sekhemka Statue: Trials and Tribulations of Northampton Museum Private Auction Row. Yahoo News. 7 October.
Dinosaur Fossil Smuggled Into U.S. As Replica Is Actually Real: Feds
(United States of America)Erik Ortiz (2014). Dinosaur Fossil Smuggled Into U.S. As Replica Is Actually Real: Feds. NBC. 5 September.
Investments in Antiquities Pay Off in Museum in the South of France
(France; United Kingdom)Geraldine Fabrikant (2014). Investments in Antiquities Pay Off in Museum in the South of France. The New York Times. 2 September.
Are county's historic archives for sale? Council denies speculation
(United Kingdom)Tom Edwards (2014). Are county's historic archives for sale? Council denies speculation. Worcester News. 8 August.
Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction. Egypt Independent. 11 July.
How do you smuggle a dinosaur? And 7 other questions about the fossil black market
(General)Dara Lind (2014). How do you smuggle a dinosaur? And 7 other questions about the fossil black market. Vox. 11 July.
Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism
(United Kingdom; Egypt)Tom Mashberg (2014). Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism. The New York Times. 11 July.
Dodgy eBay Sellers Peddle Tall Tales and Fake Art
(United States of America)Eileen Kinsella (2014). Dodgy eBay Sellers Peddle Tall Tales and Fake Art. ArtNet News. 9 July.
Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale
(United Kingdom; Egypt)BBC News (2014). Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale. BBC News. 8 July.
Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction
(Ethiopia; France)ArtNet news (2014). Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction. ArtNet News. 7 July.
As fakes unnerve India's art market, the trade is pushing for an antiquated solution
(India)Girish Shahane (2014). As fakes unnerve India's art market, the trade is pushing for an antiquated solution. Quartz. 6 July.
Serendipity aids Egypt in struggle to recover stolen heritage
(Egypt; Belgium)Stephen Kalin (2014). Serendipity aids Egypt in struggle to recover stolen heritage. Reuters. 23 April.
Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!
(United Arab Emirates)Laurie Balbo (2014). Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!. Green Prophet. 10 April.
What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?
(Palestine)Lena Odgaard (2014). What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?. Al Jazeera. 8 April.
The Strange Case of Space History Theft Ends with an Austin Auction
(United States of America)Dianna Wray (2014). The Strange Case of Space History Theft Ends with an Austin Auction. Houston Press. 1 April.
Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar
(Sudan; United Arab Emirates)APA (2014). Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar. Star Africa. 30 March.
The Mystery of the 'Only Camera to Come Back from the Moon'
(United States of America)Alex Pasternack (2014). The Mystery of the 'Only Camera to Come Back from the Moon'. Vice. 25 March.
China's Purchase Of Chinese Looted Artifacts: An Example For Other States?
(China)Kwame Opoku (2014). China's Purchase Of Chinese Looted Artifacts: An Example For Other States?. Eurasia Review. 24 March.
Private buyers from Hunan recover ancient bronze vessel, the Min Fanglei
(China)Xo Donghuan (2014). Private buyers from Hunan recover ancient bronze vessel, the Min Fanglei. South China Morning Post. 22 March.
Christie's CEO Was "Panicked" Over Chinese Buyer Default, Leading to Private Sale of Ancient Bronze
(China)Eileen Kinsella (2014). Christie's CEO Was "Panicked" Over Chinese Buyer Default, Leading to Private Sale of Ancient Bronze. ArtNet News. 21 March.
Chinese Collectors Secure 'Min' Fanglei at Christie's, Auction Cancelled, Sale Price Exceeds $20 million
(China)Eileen Kinsella (2014). Chinese Collectors Secure 'Min' Fanglei at Christie's, Auction Cancelled, Sale Price Exceeds $20 million. ArtNet News. 19 March.
Idol talk? Kapoor loot was huge, sold across world
(India)A. Selvaraj (2014). Idol talk? Kapoor loot was huge, sold across world. The Times of India. 17 March.
Getty Villa's 'Heaven and Earth' a blockbuster show of Byzantium art
(United States of America; Greece)Mike Boehm (2014). Getty Villa's 'Heaven and Earth' a blockbuster show of Byzantium art. Los Angeles Times. 14 March.
Art experts struggle to distinguish real from a very good fake
(India)Namita Devidayal (2014). Art experts struggle to distinguish real from a very good fake. The Times of India. 9 March.
Antiquities dealers liven up the London art scene
(United Kingdom)Susan Moore (2014). Antiquities dealers liven up the London art scene. Financial Times. 7 March.
Egypt challenges a UK auctioneer over 200 'stolen' antiquities
(Egypt; United Kingdom)Ahram Online (2013). Egypt challenges a UK auctioneer over 200 'stolen' antiquities. Ahram Online. 1 May.
Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks
(Nepal; United States of America)Kunda Dixit (2013). Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks. Nepali Times. 22 March.
Peru regains lost heritage: Govt returns 2000-year-old stolen shroud
(Australia; Peru)Helen Thew (1989). Peru regains lost heritage: Govt returns 2000-year-old stolen shroud. AAP. 24 October.
Wrong Mantle, Claims Gallery
(Australia; Peru)Peter Cochrane (1988). Wrong Mantle, Claims Gallery. The Sydney Morning Herald. 26 September.