Buying art and antiquities abroad (and also domestically) is fraught with challenges.

As Leila Amineddoleh noted in a recent Observer Media article, it is wise to hire legal counsel before completing a costly transaction. In particular, it’s cheaper to confer with experts before a purchase because a problematic acquisition could lead to litigation that is costly, time-consuming, and unpredictable.

Read the full article:  A U.S. Art Collectors Guide to Buying Artwork Abroad | Observer 

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