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legalcultural-heritage2 years ago

Elderly couple loses court battle over $4.6 million African mask

An elderly couple in France has lost their court battle to annul the sale of a rare Gabonese mask, which they sold for €150 ($165) but later sold at auction for over €4 million ($4.4 million). The court rejected their appeal, stating that they had not taken proper measures to ascertain the true value of the mask before selling it. The couple had inherited the mask from the husband's colonial governor grandfather, and they claimed they were unaware of its market value. The court also rejected a request from the Gabonese government to suspend proceedings, as they have filed a separate lawsuit accusing the ancestor of stealing the mask. The mask is considered a highly valued artifact with great spiritual significance to the Gabonese people.

via CNN|
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cultureart2 years ago

French couple's legal battle over valuable African mask ends in defeat

An elderly French couple lost their court case to cancel the sale of an "extremely rare" African mask they sold for €150, which was later discovered to be worth millions. The court ruled that the couple's negligence and failure to have the mask valued before selling it were to blame. The couple's motion to cancel the sale was rejected, and the court also ruled that the antiquities dealer did not deceive them on the price. The mask, belonging to a secret society of the Fang people in Gabon, is considered extremely rare, with only about 10 such masks believed to exist. The couple is considering appealing the ruling.

via Euronews|
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art-and-culture2 years ago

Legal Battle Ends: French Couple Lose Court Case Over Rare African Mask Worth Millions

A French couple in their 80s who sold an African mask for €150, only to later discover it was worth millions, have had their request to cancel the sale rejected by a court. The couple sold the mask, along with other antiquities, to a secondhand goods dealer, believing them to be of little value. However, the mask was subsequently sold at auction for €4.2m. The court ruled that the couple's negligence in not getting the mask valued before selling it meant they were not owed any money. The court also rejected a separate motion by the government of Gabon to have the sale cancelled and the mask returned.

via The Guardian|
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legalcultural-heritage2 years ago

Antiques Dealer's £130 African Mask Purchase Turns into £3.6 Million Legal Victory

An antiques dealer in France has won a legal battle after purchasing an African mask for £130 and later selling it for £3.6 million at auction. The judge ruled in favor of the dealer, stating that the elderly couple who sold the mask did not appreciate its historic and artistic value. The Ngil mask, originating from the Fang people of Gabon, is one of only around ten in existence. The couple had filed a lawsuit claiming they were misled about the mask's value, but the court deemed their behavior negligent. Gabon officials also sought the mask's return, but the judge rejected their claim.

via Daily Mail|
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