"The Epstein Marbles" by Erin L. Thompson

Why Christie’s was so eager to please Epstein, the valuation and fate of ancient Roman sculptures of dubious provenance.

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Erin L. Thompson | The Epstein Marbles

On 20 April 2018, bidders gathered at Christie’s showrooms in Rockefeller Plaza for the auction house’s annual ‘...

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