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From the Aegean to the Baltic and beyond: an analysis of cultural property dispersion

By: Series: Art Antiquity and Law ; 11(2) June 2004, 143-177(35)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Highlights problems relating to the dispersal of cultural works of art taking Mediterranean antiquities as an example. Looks at how various countries, with the key emphasis on the United States, deal with the problems and the extent of international cooperation. Suggests how auction houses can protect themselves such as taking legal advice and ensuring that auction catalogues contain caveat clauses to protect themselves against litigation claims.

Highlights problems relating to the dispersal of cultural works of art taking Mediterranean antiquities as an example. Looks at how various countries, with the key emphasis on the United States, deal with the problems and the extent of international cooperation. Suggests how auction houses can protect themselves such as taking legal advice and ensuring that auction catalogues contain caveat clauses to protect themselves against litigation claims.