Avv. Giuseppe CalabiOct 236 min readExporting Foreign Artworks from ItalyCan Foreign Cultural Objects Be Considered as National Treasures ? On 19th June 2024, the U.K. Government published a press release...
Pierre ValentinJun 2615 min readThe Victorious Youth: A Statue's Odyssey and the Battle for Cultural HeritageThe fight over the "Victorious Youth," a captivating bronze statue from antiquity, has taken a dramatic turn. In a recent decision, the...
Taylor Wessing LLPJun 185 min readArtistic Control or Market Manipulation? Enforceability of Non-Resale ClausesAre non-resale clauses in gallery contracts enforcing artistic integrity or manipulating market dynamics? Galleries routinely include...
Martin WilsonJun 139 min readThe New EU Cultural Goods Import Law – Politics over Pragmatism?The ownership and display of ancient art has become increasingly controversial. Ancient cultural property has since the 1970 UNESCO...
Jon SharplesMay 2311 min readThe Icelandic Manuscript Case: A Conversation with Sigrún DavÃðsdóttirHave you heard the one about the former colonial power returning precious cultural treasures to its erstwhile colony, with pragmatism and...
Ronan BerginApr 108 min readThe new Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 in Ireland.“one of the most important national assets belonging to the people is their heritage and knowledge of its true origins and the buildings...
Anne-Sophie NardonMar 154 min readNo mistake about The Fang mask, says the French courtBy Anne-Sophie Nardon Avocate, Borghese Associes The first instance court of Alès[1] recently ruled in favour of a broker to whom a...
Olaf S. OssmanJan 248 min readA loss of assets due to persecution: Definitely Yes! But Restitution: No!Restitution Lawyer Olaf Ossman provides his personal view on the decision by the Art Commission in Basel not to return the painting 'The...