by Jessica | Nov 17, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Crime, Diamonds
“Police escort: Tell me, inspector – Signor Phantom – all those robberies. How did you ever manage it? Inspector Jacques Clouseau: Well, you know… it wasn’t easy. Inspector Jacques Clouseau: At times like this, I wish I was but a...
by Jessica | Nov 9, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Art theft, Crime
To catch a thief… “The thief, as will become apparent, was a special type of thief. This thief was an artist of theft. Other thieves merely stole everything that was not nailed down, but this thief stole the nails as well.” – Terry Pratchett, Sourcery This...
by Jessica | Nov 3, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Art theft, Crime
To Catch a Thief… “The thief, as will become apparent, was a special type of thief. This thief was an artist of theft. Other thieves merely stole everything that was not nailed down, but this thief stole the nails as well.” – Terry Pratchett, Sourcery...
by Jessica | Nov 2, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Auction Sales, Diamonds
“Gem dealer 1: As in every stone of this size, there is a flaw. Sultan: A flaw? Gem dealer 2: The slightest flaw, your excellency. Gem dealer 1: If you look deep into the stone, you will perceive the tiniest discoloration. It resembles an animal. Sultan: An...
by Jessica | Nov 2, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Auction Sales, Export licences, National Treasures
For several months, Jane Austen’s ring has provoked quite a sensation. Back in July 2012 US pop idol Kelly Clarkson placed the winning bid at a Sotheby’s auction for £152,450 against the Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire. According to the Telegraph...