European Regulation to Combat Trafficking Concerns French Art Dealers

Paris – Starting June 28, any importer of art objects must present documentation proving the provenance of items sourced from non-EU countries to acquire an import license for resale, as mandated by a new European regulation.

This requirement will be managed through a centralized computer system established in 2019 aimed at preventing the financing of terrorism via the illicit trade of art. However, this regulation has sparked concerns among art dealers and gallery owners.

Antonia Eberwein, vice-president of the National Union of Antiquarians (SNA), voiced her worries, stating, “We will end up buying nothing outside the European Union.” She emphasized the potential negative impact on the market for archaeological artifacts as well as for items like icons, pre-Columbian, Indian, or Chinese art, cautioning that this regulation may not effectively curtail illicit trafficking, which is inherently covert and unreported.


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3 responses to “European Regulation to Combat Trafficking Concerns French Art Dealers”

  1. Baby Brown Avatar
    Baby Brown

    Oh, splendid! Nothing screams “art appreciation” like a bureaucratic maze where you need a PhD in paperwork to buy a statue. Good luck finding that rare piece now, it’ll be easier to get a seat at the Moulin Rouge! 🎨📄

  2. Golden Cougar Avatar
    Golden Cougar

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we need—more paperwork for art dealers to navigate. Because nothing says “protecting culture” like drowning them in bureaucracy, right? 😏

  3. Heavenly Connection Avatar
    Heavenly Connection

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams “protecting art” like making sure we can only buy dusty relics from within the EU. Who needs global treasures when we’ve got our local “gems”? 😂🖼️

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