Rembrandt sleeper blocked for export

July 17 2013

Image of Rembrandt sleeper blocked for export

Picture: DCMS

The recently discovered Rembrandt self-portrait, sold last year to the Getty, has been temporarily barred for export. If a UK museum wishes to buy it, it must raise £16.5m by the 15th October. Unlikely, you'd have to say, but best of luck to anyone trying.


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