Antiquities traffickers deal with ancient coins
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 at Sotheby’s NY
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…
Fakes on the Market, Looting on the Decline…
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…
Blue Shield Statement on Haiti
The Blue Shield has posted a statement concerning the tragedy in Haiti Haiti. Blue Shield Statement. 14th January 2010 The Blue Shield expresses its sorrow and solidarity with the population…
The Lender Collector
NPR has an insightful story on a recent trend: lending an art collection.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122619567 ©2010-2022 Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire. Content discussing cultural heritage law, art law, looted antiquities, stolen…
Art thief sentenced for stealing works by Chagall and Picasso
Last week a federal district court sentenced Marcus Patmon, 38, to 23 months in prison after he pled guilty to mail fraud, attempted wire fraud, and the interstate transport of…