But critics say the focus should be on how provenance research can be carried out efficiently and rapidly
The UK Spoliation Advisory Panel concluded that the piece was the subject of a forced sale in the 1930s
The Art Newspaper sheds light on the dispute, though the end is not yet in sight
The restitution of Cambodian statues by major museums and auction houses is an encouraging sign
This statement came during recent dispute over Cambodian statue that was consigned to Sotheby's
Cambodian officials believe the last two looted works out of seven are in Denver Art Museum and the Cleveland Museum of Art
The restitution of Cambodian statues by major museums and auction houses is an encouraging sign
Nicholas Serota says the document, which recommends the restitution of a Constable from the gallery’s collection, contains multiple inaccuracies
Turkish tomb could regain long-lost head
Beaching a Boat, Brighton, has been claimed by the heirs of Baron Ferenc Hatvany
Museums under pressure to research collections for Holocaust victims’ assets
30 memorial totems were repatriated to the Kenya last month
While the legal status of stolen or confiscated works is as yet unclear, there is hope for those who make claims for restitution
A look at some of the artworks subject to ongoing international restitution claims
The Jewish dealer’s relatives say participating museums are not dealing satisfactorily with their claims
Western museums are feeling the pressure over restitution claims from China, Turkey and Cambodia
The return of objects is not just an international issue—domestic claims can also offer insights.
The number of artefacts under restitution claims is rising
The Metropolitan Museum may not be the last institution to return looted sculptures
The two institutions have clashed over the future of modern masterpieces
Leading institutions absent from meeting in Nigeria to foster international co-operation
Sotheby's sale halted as Cambodia demands its return
Rise in restitution claims expected after launch of online German auction catalogues for 1930-45
The Dutch advisory committee on the assessment of restitution applications has rejected a claim for two sculptures by the 15th-century German artist Tilman Riemenschneider
Roman and Ottoman-era exhibitions will suffer as US and European museums face tougher calls for restitution
Works held at Belgrade National Museum are the subject of new restitution claim
More exhibitions are hit by the loans boycott as Turkey pushes for restitution
Provenance of late trustee’s gifts investigated as Turkey takes tougher line on restitution
The ruling in long-standing legal battle may threaten defence that a purchase was made in good faith
Persepolis tablets on loan to Chicago's Oriental Institute since the 1930s compromised in lawsuit brought by victims of Jerusalem suicide bombing