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...
by Jessica | May 21, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Auction Sales, Crime, Cultural Heritage
The art world has watched this cultural heritage story unfold and it has a happy ending for Cambodia. This case follows in the footsteps of other recent cases concerning Museums giving back looted or stolen art work, marking a positive shift in favour of the...
by Jessica | May 20, 2013 | Art Law, Art Lawyer, Crime, Exhibitions
Art Republic Gallery in Soho were going to put on an exhibition of Chemical X’s latest artwork due to start on Friday 17th May 2013, however because the artwork contained two pieces made up of over 12,000 ecstasy tablets, perhaps rather unsurprisingly, the art...
