A French second-hand dealer is facing legal action after allegedly tricking a pensioner couple into selling an African mask they found in their ancestor's home for €150, only to later sell it for a staggering €4.2 million.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – An antique dealer has appeared in court in Alès for allegedly deceiving a pensioner couple after he paid £130 for an African mask before selling it for £3.6million. The couple, aged 81 and 88, from Nimes in France, decided to sell the 'Ngil' mask in 2021. The mask was brought to France…
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