ArtDiligence
Insights from The ArtRisk Group
Buddhist Gems Repatriated to India Following Legal Claim
On 7 May 2025, Sotheby’s in Hong Kong was set to auction off the so-called Piprahwa Gems – a collection of nearly 1,800 pearls, rubies, sapphires, and gold which were excavated in the late 1890s from the Piprahwa Stupa, an Indian funerary monument.
Lessons about Third-Party Guarantees from a Christie’s Dispute
In an unfolding dispute between a prominent collector and Christie’s, a familiar tension in the auction world is once again in view . . .
After the Theft: Why Camera Upgrades Should Begin with a Risk Assessment
Following the theft of a $7,000 student sculpture, Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) is expanding its outdoor security system. Thefts of large, monumental artwork in public spaces might seem like impossible crimes to pull off . . .
Art Market Must Prepare For More AML Scrutiny
On 23 July 2025, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that would extend the anti-money laundering regulations contained in the Bank Secrecy Act to cover a broad swath of the U.S. art market.
The “Guennol Grasshopper” Sells Despite Provenance Concerns
On 27 July 2025, a 3,300-year-old carved wooden grasshopper was sold at auction in London for £340,000 ($455,000), despite growing concerns that it was looted from King Tutankhamun’s tomb . . .
Restituting “Le Chemin des Bois à Ville-d'Avray”: Confronting the Legacy of Nazi-Era Art Sales
Decades after World War II, the repercussions of Nazi-era art looting continue to unfold . . .
Meet The ArtRisk Group
Welcome to ArtDiligence – a page where you'll find information about art and cultural heritage, expert commentary, and deeper analysis of recent developments and events by the four founding members of The ArtRisk Group.