US appeals court bars Sotheby’s suit against Greece over ancient bronze horse

Sotheby’s withdrew the Geometric-period bronze from a 2018 New York auction after Greece questioned its provenance and sought its return. An appellate court held that Greece was protected by sovereign immunity in the resulting lawsuit.
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