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Time for UNESCO to stop using bogus figures about cultural property
In the latest of a string of baseless claims, UNESCO reports that the illicit trade in cultural property is estimated to be worth nearly $10 billion a year. It’s a handy figure to use as a headline to launch its 1970 Convention’s 50th anniversary conference and...
ADA to the fore at UNIDROIT’s 25th anniversary conference
Joanna van der Lande, who chairs the Antiquities Dealers Association, was invited to present an extended article and speak at the conference to mark 25 years of the UNIDROIT Convention on October 8 and 9. Also invited to speak was Martin Wilson, General Counsel to the...
Art trafficking link to terrorism is spurious
Art trafficking link to terrorism is spurious – ADA letter in the Art Newspaper
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It’s time for some transparency from the manhattan D.A.’s office over antiquities
Three developments in recent weeks have raised questions once again about the activities of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office and its antiquities unit. Separately they are of concern; together they demand some clear answers. The first involves the claim...
So what is due diligence?
Due Diligence and Provenance are important aspects of lawful trading in antiquities. But what do they mean? This article explains.
British Museum scandal demonstrates anti-trade bias
Even when an antiquities dealer proves to be the hero of the hour, the media and others try to blame the market instead of those responsible