Protection of cultural property in Austria
Gach, A.
Protection of cultural property in Austria - 2002 - Art Antiquity and Law 6(4) December 2001, 309-324(16) .
Outlines the problems and ways of tackling the issue of theft of the cultural property of Austria. In 2001 art thefts totalled 147 - the majority of stolen items were paintings and sculptures. The article looks at the kinds of art theft carried out; the organisations who fight against thefts and illegal excavations; the Austrian art and antiquities trade; Austrial law; international conventions; the role of museums and how the Internet plays a central role for law enforcement agencies. Concludes that the situation in Austria is managed fairly well, although there is still plenty that can be done to improve the situation.
ART THEFT
AUSTRIA
CULTURAL PROPERTY
LAW ENFORCEMENT
ANTIQUES TRADE
Protection of cultural property in Austria - 2002 - Art Antiquity and Law 6(4) December 2001, 309-324(16) .
Outlines the problems and ways of tackling the issue of theft of the cultural property of Austria. In 2001 art thefts totalled 147 - the majority of stolen items were paintings and sculptures. The article looks at the kinds of art theft carried out; the organisations who fight against thefts and illegal excavations; the Austrian art and antiquities trade; Austrial law; international conventions; the role of museums and how the Internet plays a central role for law enforcement agencies. Concludes that the situation in Austria is managed fairly well, although there is still plenty that can be done to improve the situation.
ART THEFT
AUSTRIA
CULTURAL PROPERTY
LAW ENFORCEMENT
ANTIQUES TRADE