Antiquities Coalition: Statement Regarding Christie's Recent Sale
November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Antiquities Coalition issued the following news release:
Christie's recent sale of an Assyrian relief that dates back 3,000 years has encouraged significant discussion, and rightfully so. The relief had a pre-sale estimate of $10 million, but it ultimately sold for $31 million, setting the record for the highest price ever paid for Assyrian art.
While some cultural heritage experts believe the sale, which had thorough provenance, is clearly le . . .
Christie's recent sale of an Assyrian relief that dates back 3,000 years has encouraged significant discussion, and rightfully so. The relief had a pre-sale estimate of $10 million, but it ultimately sold for $31 million, setting the record for the highest price ever paid for Assyrian art.
While some cultural heritage experts believe the sale, which had thorough provenance, is clearly le . . .