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Were These Artworks Looted? After Seizures and Lawsuits, Some Still Debate

Several museums and collectors have surrendered artworks by Egon Schiele to investigators who say they were looted. But others are asserting that the evidence is inconclusive. ....

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The Village That Looted Its Heritage and Sold off the Bronzes of Bubon

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world. ....

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Ukrainian 'Artifacts' Seized in Spain May Not Be Treasures, Experts Say

The Spanish police seized gold pieces believed to be Greco-Scythian artifacts, dating back centuries, and arrested the people selling them. But archaeologists are not so sure of their value. ....

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Stone By Ancient Stone, Mexico Recovers Its Lost Treasures

In recent years Mexico has mounted an ambitious series of investigations and restitution efforts to correct decades of theft and colonial plundering. ....

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A Columbus Letter Beloved by Thieves and Forgers Hits the Market

A rare pamphlet about Christopher Columbus’s first voyage is on sale at Christie’s, which said it had taken pains to ensure this one wasn’t forged or stolen. ....

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