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| Source: Michael C. Carlos Museum |
An Attic marble funerary sculpture was acquired by the Michael C. Carlos Museum in 2023 from Michael Ward of New York (inv. 2003.005.001). The online catalogue entry indicates that the sculpture was derived from Gianfranco Becchina.
We note that Ward is cited in the most recent set of returns (October 2023) by the Manhattan DA.
What is the documented history of the sculpture between 1970 and 2003? Has this 'gap' been explained by authenticated paperwork? What rigorous due diligence checks were conducted prior to acquisition? Will the Carlos release the documentation for this sculpture in the spirit of academic transparency?
Is it significant that this important sculpture is not on public display?
Becchina is one of the individuals who handled the Minoan larnax acquired by the Carlos in 2002.
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