Lord Elgin
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LONDON (AP) – The chair of the British Museum said February 16 that the U.K. and Greece are working on a deal that would see his institution’s Parthenon Marbles displayed in both London and Athens. George Osborne said talks with the Greek government had been “constructive.”
DALLAS – Bronzes from the 19th century and Western Art are expected to challenge for top-lot honors in Heritage Auctions’ 1,400-lot Fine & Decorative Arts Including Estates Auction June 8-10. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Ancient glass was crafted to serve a variety of needs — bowls for eating or food preparation, vessels to store essential oils or perfumes, and in home decoration (think flooring, windows and mirrors). It was also an excellent material to incorporate into sophisticated jewelry designs.
ATHENS (AFP) – Greece will not seek to settle a decades-old dispute with the British Museum over the Parthenon sculptures in court, the culture minister said on Wednesday. “One cannot go to court over whichever issue and besides, in international courts the outcome is uncertain,” Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis told Mega TV. Instead, Athens would […]