[MSN] The new ART LOSS REVIEW first issue on line

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The new 'Art Loss Review' published for the first time this month.  It is
being edited and produced by Antiques Magazine.

The magazine is also on-lineat:  http://www.artlossreview.com/


In this issue:

 Major breakthrough in Ramsbury Manor case
 
 Looted Afghan art pours into Britain
  
 Letter to the Editor
  
 Gould clock recovered
  
 Security fears cancel sculpture loan
  
 Lowry bust stolen in Manchester
  
 Suspected forgeries seized in Kent
  
 Collectors' art found
  
 Code of conduct for treasure hunts
  
 'Franco' paintings withdrawn from auction
  
 Government seeks views on immunity law
  
 Second Rio museum theft
  
 'Buried treasure' men cleared
  
 New Munch theft



Introduction by Phil Ellis:


Out with the old

Welcome to the first issue of Art Loss Review. Why the new title? Well,
regular readers will know that it's been just over a year since HP
Publishing took over the former Trace title from the Invaluable Group. To
cut a long story short, Invaluable transferred the publication of Trace to
HP, but then sold the Trace database - along with the Trace trademark - to
Swift-Find, hence the change of name. 

Over the past year, readers will also have noticed regular contributions to
the magazine from the Art Loss Register. The input from the highly
knowledgeable and dedicated team at the ALR has proved to be mutually
beneficial, and it was something we felt we would like to continue.
Consequently, we will be developing Art Loss Review in partnership with the
Art Loss Register. 

I have met the ALR's Chairman, Julian Radcliffe, several times during the
past year or so and have always been impressed with his knowledge and
expertise and that of his team. At HP Publishing, we are proud to be
associated with what we feel is the most relevant, comprehensive and
proactive database on the market. For his part, Julian knows that ours is
already the authoritative journal for the police, insurers and the trade,
both in the UK and overseas. As part of our partnership, all items
advertised as stolen will be able to have a free listing on the Art Loss
Register database. 

Our essential purpose remains the same as ever: to do whatever we can to
discourage the theft of art and antiques. We will publicise losses to
improve the chance of recovery, we will encourage recoveries and urge the
trade to take issues such as due diligence seriously. All of this can
ultimately make buying antiques a more pleasurable experience, free of the
worry of inadvertently handling stolen goods. The more successful we are,
the greater the benefits for the trade and private individuals; anything we
can do to make dealing in stolen antiques a riskier proposition can only
result in lower insurance and security costs. 

We will also aim to make the Review an interesting read, which is of course
essential; no matter how worthy one's aims may be, there's little point if
the magazine is dull and nobody's reading it. With that in mind, I hope
we've hit the mark in this issue, and please do get in touch if you have any
ideas for improvements. We are never complacent and always open to
suggestions. 

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