Feb
18
Collecting Amethyst: The February birthstone
Natasha Sherling takes us through amethyst, the February birthstone. Amethyst For centuries, Amethyst has been one of the most popular…read more
Antiquities
Antiquities are items that come from ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt. They are artifacts that are treasured, fought over, and examined for their insight into the history of mankind. Here, WorthPoint looks at the stories behind antiquities and how they are looked at by the modern world.
Articles from our ‘ Antiquities ’ Category
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Feb13
Provenance Issues in the Art Market
David Bellingham addresses the current issues of provenance of antiquities and the sale of unprovenanced antiquities There are two main…read more
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Sep30
The Elgin Marbles: Part III -The current situation
David Bellingham looks at the current status of the Elgin Marbles, in the final part of his three-part analysis on…read more
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Aug08
The Elgin Marbles: Part II – Lord Elgin
David Bellingham explains how the controversial Elgin Marbles came to be in the UK. Antiquities of Athens James `Athenian’ Stuart…read more
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Jun21
The Elgin Marbles: Part I – The historical background
As the debate goes on between Britain and Greece over the ownership of the controversial Elgin Marbles, David Bellingham explores…read more
