Movement of art and antiques shows dramatic swings
THE latest figures published by Customs and Excise show a significant leap in fine art and antiques imports and exports for 2002. Exports to non-European Union countries rose by more than 20 per cent from 2001, while imports went up by 16.5 per cent.
On the export side, fine art showed an even bigger rise, up 24.5 per cent, while on the import side …