Christie's has withdrawn the four lots highlighted on LM from its sale of antiquities in London day. They could have been expected to fetch some £50,000 but will now have lost most, if not all, of their value.
It is unclear if the vendor or vendors will be returning the pieces to Italy.
This case once again highlights the weaknesses in Christie's due diligence process. This issue is of particular concern given the reassurances that are being given over the ability to identify surfacing antiquities derived from Syria.
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities and archaeological material.
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