All works of art have the inalienable right to an honourable and dignified existence.
All works of art have the inalienable right to remain in their original abode whenever possible.
Works of art recognized as of the highest order by consensus and by tradition should be regarded as belonging to the entire society of the world , as part of the 'global cultural patrimony', not to a single entity, either local, institutional, or national, although the 'owners' would continue to have full custodial responsibility. The 'owners' of the paintings, sculptures and buildings, as well as other art objects, must hold them under an enforceable constructive trust, for the benefit of the public. No experimental preservation and conservation techniques shall be employed , except where the work is in imminent danger. No restoration should be undertaken for the sake of curiosity or profit. Since every treatment, cleaning or restoration has potentially negative side effects, intervention should be undertaken sparingly, and with bland and reversible techniques if possible, recognizing that in the future more effective and less damaging procedures may be devised.