European Court of Human Rights upholds Italy's seizure of Greek statue 'Victorious Youth' from US museum.

European court upholds Italy's right to seize Greek statue from US museum. The European Court of Human Rights rejected the J Paul Getty Museum's appeal and confirmed Italy's efforts to reclaim the 'Victorious Youth' statue, a life-sized bronze from 300-100 BC, were not disproportionate. The statue was ordered to be seized in 2010 amid Italy's campaign to recover looted antiquities.

May 02, 2024
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