“Turkey’s view that it cannot act on all of its lost objects [and] is therefore justified in sitting on knowable and even known claims and then pursue them at its pleasure and convenience, is inconsistent with New York law and would set a disastrous precedent for collectors, museums and the art market.”
Christie’s in its legal battle alongside a vendor with the Turkish government which has claimed to own an ancient Anatolian idol recently ‘sold’ by the auction house.
“The hoard tells a fantastic story from its burial right the way through to the find.”
A spokesperson for The London Mint Office, which bought the Spilsby Hoard at Hansons last week.
“Since my nomination as president I have been working toward this equilibrium but we have not quite managed to achieve the perfect harmony we wished for."
Mathias Ary Jan, president of the Syndicat National de Antiquaires, on the integration of classic antique and branded jewels into La Biennale, Paris.
“An annual event somehow brings vitality. It is easier to remember and it arrives every year as an anniversary of itself.”
Mahmet Kskiner of Kent Antiques on the change of La Biennale, Paris, to an annual event.
“Although subjects such as humour, sport and military are good sellers, it is always topographical and overseas cards which top the collecting list.”
Dealer Lee Marchant on the market for postcards ahead of the South of England Postcard Fair.
