An export bar has been placed on an 18th century bust of a Scottish aristocrat in an effort to protect a key piece of the nation’s history. The 18th century marble sculpture of John Gordon of ...

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The export bar will allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the table top for the nation The table top, valued at £7,500,000 (plus VAT of £300,000), is at risk of leaving the UK unless a ...

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