Restitution of Nazi-looted art
World War II is history. For over 75 years. But not for everyone. As an international art lawyer, Paul Russell regularly deals with the consequences of the horrific actions of …
Committee Collection Netherlands hits collectors and art dealers
The long expected advice by the Buma Committee concerning the protection of essential Dutch cultural heritage has been issued. Its content is bad news for collectors and art dealers active …
Auction house is reimbursed for 30,000 euros in storage costs
A buyer at a French auction house was ordered by a Dutch court to pay € 30,000 for storing drawings for two years. That is almost as much as he …
New rules restitution policy also apply to old cases
The Dutch restitution policy returns to its original principles and is rightly becoming more generous. Cases that have already been settled can also be resubmitted. What will change in the policy? The …
Proposals of Buma Committee not sufficient for the protection of Dutch cultural heritage
The sale of a drawing by Rubens, owned by Princess Christina, at an auction in New York caused great indignation and a discussion about the policy for cultural heritage in …
How can auction houses, galleries and art dealers protect their network and expertise?
Auction houses, galleries and art dealers must protect their network and expertise. This can be achieved by including non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses in employment contracts with key employees or in contracts for services with freelancers. The drafting of these clauses requires the specialist knowledge of an art lawyer.
