Temporary Export Ban on Agostino Brunias Pair

April 18 2025

Image of Temporary Export Ban on Agostino Brunias Pair

Picture: Sotheby's

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The UK Government has placed a temporary export ban on two paintings by Agostino Brunias. The pair were sold at Sotheby's London last July and made £240,000 and £180,000 respectively (inc. commission). Any interested UK institution has until 15th July 2025 to make a pitch to keep them in the country.


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