Reflecting the continuous rise in the value of art and importance of provenance

$12 million pay out to the three families

Cristina Ruiz spent a day with the man who controls much of the illicit excavation on the site of ancient Veii, one of the largest Etruscan cities.

This virtuous circle

Legal battle over Dr Gustav Rau’s paintings, which he wants to give to Unicef, and which are on loan to Paris

There are an estimated three million undiscovered shipwrecks scattered throughout the world’s oceans. UNESCO is calling for a global treaty to protect them. Salvors say it is unrealistic and unworkable.

Import restrictions are imposed on Khmer kingdoms artefacts

in the US, give to get

With a Calder, the judge overruled the expert; with a Schiele, the judge decided deceit was the clincher, and with a Braque, the judge upheld Christie’s right to fear liability

After the sculptures' surfaces were damaged in the 1930s due to improper care, the museum has cleaned up its act

The works in question were smuggled out of Germany during the Nazi regime for safe-keeping

The penalty of lying to customs

"Nude in the studio" and "Bouquet of flowers" were commandeered by French court officials at the Maastricht fair

The director of the Giacometti Association, Mary Lisa Palmer, corrects our coverage of the Giacometti plaster models and demystifies the forthcoming Giacometti Foundation

Founder of unauthorised casts sentenced to ten years

The US collector challenges Italy’s law

UK Charity Commissioners want access for women to Mount Athos

Museums and collectors should hasten to protect their rights in this field

The artist has reached a settlement to allow his works to continue touring after being sued by an art consultant

Is new copyright law needed for a new age?

We asked a number of lawyers to comment on the situation with regard to catalogues in their own jurisdictions, and found that the scope of protection varies widely

Delays over approving Giacometti Foundation suggest deliberate obstruction, so the only option remaining will be to hand over the collection to the state

Collectors fear changes to export regulations after British departure

Collector George Ortiz speaks up and argues that its ratification will achieve the exact opposite of its declared aims

Mr Hayes was told that he was only owed $3.5 million

More roadblocks further slow the process

Tax mandates pertaining to the acquisition of art will be eased for both donors and foundations

An attempt to combat the damage being caused by forgeries and unauthorised castings