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Art Provenance Research: Best Practices & Policy: Law and Ethics

A research guide on provenance and the collecting of art objects.

Laws & Ethics Resources

  • U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Property Protection - Provides links to documents of U.S. legislation, international conventions, and other regulations and to the Department of State's Cultural Heritage Center, which specializes in protecting and preserving irreplaceable ancient and historic monuments, objects, and archaeological sites worldwide.
  • Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD): Code of Ethics
  • American Alliance of Museums (AAM): Ethics, Standards, and Professional Practice