Panama Papers show offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world
Here is a fascinating story about some behind-the-scenes dealings at the upper level of the art world. According to the article: Panama Papers suggest Joe Lewis bought famous Ganz collection before record-breaking Christie’s sale, netting millions. This sale took place … More…
‘Rathkeale Rovers’ gang jailed over £57m UK museums thefts
The Rathkeale Rovers’ “shopping spree” may have come to an end (I say may, because there are still some members at large). 14 of them were arrested, found guilty and have now been sentenced to periods ranging from 15 months to 6 years … More…
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Does My Family Own a Painting Looted by Nazis?
We read a lot about looted paintings that are returned to their rightful owners. What about all the paintings whose provenance cannot be verified? What happens to them? Here is Eve Kahn’s story, in The New York Times, of one … More…