“What applies to a looted antiquity from Syria cannot apply to a 19th century painting, but the law does not take this into account.”
Rupert Keim, managing director of Munich saleroom Karl & Faber, on the Kulturschutzgesetz (Law for Protection of Objects of Cultural Heritage).
“She is leaving the association in a strong position as a respected voice for the trade and with a high public profile.”
Lord de Mauley on the announcement that LAPADA CEO Rebecca Davies is stepping down from her Role in December.
“It is important that the government understands that these are individual businesses that will be affected.”
Rebecca Davies as the government launches its consultation on ivory.
“We knew that anything from Eila Grahame’s collection would be highly desirable, including this important previously unrecorded work.”
Sarah Flynn of Cheffins which sold a double-sided sketch by Alberto Giacometti for £130,000.
“Masses built a successful career as a portraitist and as a friend of Valentino’s, could capture moments of stillness in the pair’s otherwise dramatic lives.”
Charles O’Brien, director of 19 century paintings where Federico Beltran Masses’ portrait of Pola Negri and Rudolph Valentino took £120,000 over a high estimate of £15,000.
