Work purchased for 44.9 million dollars, will get a Los Angeles museum, only if it is not bought back in Britain

Los Angeles Museum of the J. Paul Getty (J. Paul Getty) made a stunning purchase: July 7, at Sotheby's in London, he was the victor in the fight against false painting by J. M. W. Turner," Modern Rome - Campo Vachchino " . For the most beautiful piece was paid an amount of 44,9 million dollars. But art lovers rejoice in California until early: perhaps demonstrated in the halls of the Getty picture is not destined. Under British law, works of art that were in the country for more than 50 years, may be exported only with a special license for export - and get her museum will only work if you do not buy any British citizen or institution. Getty had once happened to be in this situation: in 2002 he bought for 46,6 million dollars Raphael 'Madonna of the Carnation, "which was later" stole "his National Gallery, London.

Officer Acting Director of the Getty, David Bomford (David Bomford) stated that the purchase of "Modern Rome" is one of the greatest acquisitions in the history of the museum. And the chief curator of painting Scott Schaefer (Scott Schaefer) added: "Turner is simply the most outstanding British painter of XIX century. His work is unique and important role in the history of art. " As noted ARTINFO.com, Schafer seems not thought about that after his words have some English patriot with big pockets can appear quite definite idea ... In any case: wait and see!

material prepared Yulia Maximova, AI

Sources: artinfo.com , artinvestment.ru