A Cleveland Museum's Bad Bet on a Looted Roman Statue
The Cleveland Museum of Art took a gamble in 1986 that none of its peers in the museum field had been willing to take. Now payment has come due.
Source: hyperallergic.com
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Scholars Claim Roman Mosaics the U.S. Repatriated to Lebanon Are Fakes
Two antiquities experts say that the Manhattan District Attorney's office has repatriated forged Roman mosaics to Lebanon.
Source: artnet.com
Roman Mosaics: Authenticity Of US Repatriated Artefacts In Question
Accusations from scholars in France and Britain are challenging the US on the authenticity of Roman artefacts repatriated to Lebanon.
Source: artlyst.com
The MFA gives up 2 likely smuggled bronzes
The Boston museum transferred two works from its ancient Rome collection to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office last month as part of an investigation into an antiquities smuggling ring that trafficked works through Manhattan in the mid-20th century.
Source: wbur.org
MFA hands over pair of likely looted Bubon bronzes to Manhattan DA's office
A spokesperson for the Manhattan DA’s office confirmed the two fragments are part of a wide-ranging criminal investigation into an antiquities smuggling ring.
Source: bostonglobe.com