Crime
Stolen artefacts returned following attempted eBay sale
Two rare objects were part of separate art thefts from Ealing Council
Arrest made over theft of Van Gogh and Hals paintings
The unrecovered artworks have an estimated combined value of £18m
Seized fakes reveal ‘emerging market’ in counterfeit antiquities
Organised crime gangs are thought to be behind the trade in artefacts aimed at a “fresh gullible market”
How can museums protect their collections during the lockdown?
Guidance published amid widespread concern over security and conservation