This decision raises issues about Christie's due diligence process prior to the sale.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Elamite beaker withdrawn from London sale
It appears that a silver Elamite beaker has been withdrawn from the London sale at Christie's ("Goblet removed from sale after illegal export fears", The Times October 22, 2013). There is a suggestion that it could have been removed from Iran.
This decision raises issues about Christie's due diligence process prior to the sale.
This decision raises issues about Christie's due diligence process prior to the sale.
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