Culturally significant sculpture Death of Cleopatra saved from export
Culturally significant sculpture Death of Cleopatra saved from export Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has stopped the export of ivory sculpture, 'Death of Cleopatra', carved by the artist Henri de Triqueti From: The sculpture is valued at £150,000 and dates back to 1860 Artist Henri de Triqueti was admired by Prince Albert and is best known for his work on the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has placed a temporary export bar on ivory sculpture titled ‘Death of Cleopatra’ by a highly appreciated figure in 19th century art. Henri de Triqueti was a ...
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