After Sotheby's auction nixed, Jerusalem's Islamic Art Museum head steps down
Play audio 1XChange playback rate from 1 to 1 Mute audio As part of the agreement, whose signing was fostered by Culture Minister Chili Tropper, the museum will not incur financial damage and the fine for the cancellation of the sale will be paid by the Al-Thani Foundation of Qatar, which is expected to display an item from the collection in Paris. This week, Tropper said: “We will fight for our artistic treasures. Artistic objects are not currency. This is a statement of an important value. We will not give up on such significant ethical and public issues.” The affair over the intention ...