Below are a few related articles, for those who wish to delve into the topic deeper.


On the auction

laws on stolen art (when proven to be stolen)


France Hands Over Stolen Nigerian Artifacts


Below item is a PDF file (https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/files/109-goodwin157upalrev6732008pdf)It is long, but interesting and somewhat related. What is interesting is the different statutes of limitations and the countries who have not signed on to related international laws.(titled: MAPPING THE LIMITS OF REPATRIABLE CULTURAL HERITAGE: A CASE STUDY OF STOLEN FLEMISH ART IN FRENCH MUSEUMS

LIMITS OF REPATRIABLE CULTURAL ITEMS