Christie’s holds Paris pre-Columbian sale despite Mexico’s objections
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History asked Christie’s to withdraw at least 30 objects, asserting cultural patrimony claims and questioning the authenticity of three items. Christie’s proceeded with the auction. Photo shows a Veracruz Cihuateotl figure offered in the sale.
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