Who'll save £1.2m Hogarth?

November 17 2016

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The UK government has placed a temporary export bar on a £1.2m Hogarth painting, the Christening, which has been sold to an overseas buyer. A UK museum or private buyer has up to six months to make a matching offer. More here.

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