Protection of cultural property in Austria
Series: Art Antiquity and Law ; 6(4) December 2001, 309-324(16)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65579 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118528-1001 |
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.