Stolen antiquities: Battleground USA

Article Abstract:

The concept of cultural patrimony is causing unexpected disputes over ownership of precious art pieces in the United States. Incidents of local efforts to block the sale of some cherished pieces are cited, which includes an attempt by Thomas Jefferson University to sell Thomas Eakin's "The Gross Clinic" and the Fisk University's plan to sell two well-known paintings.

United States

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Stolen antiquities: Ancient thievery

Article Abstract:

Research reveals that power and the desire to own widely coveted objects were mainly the motivations for the ancient theft of precious antiquities. The idea of making money from the art trade came into practice only in the late 1800s, and by 1950s the auction prices of paintings began to rise which intensified the theft of artworks.

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Stolen antiquities: Easy pickings

Article Abstract:

Archeological excavations are many times unprotected by academicians for long periods of time thus it is easy for thieves to enter. Some looters survey the countryside, focus on art-rich sites, and once located, the artifacts are transported by fabricating false documents.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Art thieves

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