Narratives of the provenance of art and antiquities on the market and the reality of origins at the source

Authors

  • Samuel Andrew Hardy University of Oslo. The Norwegian Institute in Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5617/acta.9022

Keywords:

cultural property, provenance research, illicit antiquities trade, illicit trafficking of cultural goods, conflict antiquities trade, conflict financing, organized crime

Abstract

This essay presents the findings of the International Conference on Handling of Cultural Goods and Financing of Political Violence and introduces provenance research that examines the market in Europe for antiquities from Asia and the market in North America for antiquities from Europe. It summarises findings, such as the involvement of violent political organisations, transnational organised criminals and politically-exposed persons (PEPs) in illicit trafficking of cultural objects. It also highlights some foundations for progress, such as enhanced traceability and due diligence in the art market, plus action and cooperation to respond to illicit flows as regional problems.

 

On cover:
ANNIBALE CARRACCI (BOLOGNA 1560 - ROME 1609), An Allegory of Truth and Time c. 1584-1585.
Oil on canvas | 130,0 x 169,6 cm. (support, canvas/panel/str external) | RCIN 404770
Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2021.

ANNIBALE CARRACCI (BOLOGNA 1560 - ROME 1609), An Allegory of Truth and Time c. 1584-1585. 

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Published

2021-09-13

How to Cite

Hardy, S. A. (2021) “Narratives of the provenance of art and antiquities on the market and the reality of origins at the source”, Acta ad archaeologiam et artium historiam pertinentia, 32(18 N.S.), pp. 117–124. doi: 10.5617/acta.9022.

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 18 N.S. (2020)

Section

Articles

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