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A temporary export bar has been placed on Michael Rysbrack’s sculpture of two ‘putti’ supporting an architrave
Ownership of the Ministry of Defence Art Collection transferred to museums and public bodies in 2017.
The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA) advises the government on the export of cultural property. If an artwork is sold to a foreign buyer, it also advises on whether to...
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Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
An export bar has been placed on The Devi Mahatmya - a series of paintings illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism
A checklist for artists, specialists, museum professionals, exhibitors or businesses working or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
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