Export block on Fra Angelico panel and museums compete for 12th-century walrus ivory carving

Two rare artworks sold through auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s have been temporarily blocked from export to give UK museums a chance to buy the multi-million-pound treasures.

A panel by Renaissance artist Fra Angelico which sold at Christie’s in July 2023 has been blocked fo…

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