Title: The return of cultural treasures /
Authors: Greenfield, Jeanette.
Date: 1989
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Physical description: xviii, 361 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm +
Language: English
LC class: C
Abstract: "An extemely readable and accessible account. Greenfield provides extensive information on international and regional regulations. She goes on to offer insights about the international art market. For the lay person who needs insight into the legal side of this matter, this book is invaluable"--From the publisher's description.
Contents: General removal trends -- Returns of manuscripts and palaeontological objects -- The contemporary art market -- Introduction / Magnus Magnusson -- The Icelandic Manuscripts -- The Elgin Marbles Debate -- British and other European Approaches -- Some British Cases -- American and Canadian Approaches -- International and Regional Regulation -- Art Theft and the Art Market -- Russia and the Former Soviet Union -- The Hebrew Manuscripts -- The Return of Cultural Treasures: Some Conclusions.
Notes: Includes index. Accompanied by 3 microfiche in pocket.