A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
Spring semester’s Historic Preservation courses begin soon Plymouth State University’s Certificate in Historic Preservation program is offering four courses this spring semester, one in Plymouth and three at its Concord…
Breaking the record for the sale of art at an auction, an unidentified buyer purchased “Walking Man 1” by Alberto Giacometti (see image at http://www.suite101.com/view_image.cfm/499373) at a Sotheby’s auction in…
If you are near the southeastern part of New Hampshire on February 4 from 6 to 9 pm, make sure you check out First Thursday at the Falls, a vibrant…
There is much controversy today about the inclusion of ancient coins under the auspices of laws that protect archaeological objects. Some say the laws should not regulate ancient coins at…
Old Masters Week is currently going on at Sotheby’s in New York. You can see the events going on at http://www.sothebys.com/minisite/omp/2010/newyork/winter/event.html ©2010-2022 Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire. Content discussing…
MSN posted an insightful piece of interest to collectors, dealers, and archaeologists. It is reported that the production of fakes is easier than looting authentic archaeoligical objects, thereby reducing looting…