NYC authorities take custody of over 2,600 stolen Hindu and Buddhist artifacts
THE NEW YORK TIMES
By Tom Mashberg
Art of the Past, sold hundreds of objects to prominent American museums and collectors, has denied any wrongdoing. Federal authorities have identified 18 American museums as owning a total of 500 items sold or donated by Mr. Kapoor. Several museums have recently turned in objects judged to be illicit, while others have said they are satisfied that their Kapoor items were legally acquired. [link]
By Tom Mashberg
Art of the Past, sold hundreds of objects to prominent American museums and collectors, has denied any wrongdoing. Federal authorities have identified 18 American museums as owning a total of 500 items sold or donated by Mr. Kapoor. Several museums have recently turned in objects judged to be illicit, while others have said they are satisfied that their Kapoor items were legally acquired. [link]