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Republic of Turkey v. Christie's Inc. et al

  1. June 30, 2017

    Harassment Argument Stirs Pot In Fight Over Ancient Idol

    The Republic of Turkey said Thursday that a Manhattan federal judge should reveal the identity of a collector who bid $14.5 million for a 5,000-year-old stone idol known as the Guennol Stargazer and bristled at a suggestion that the bidder, if outed, could be subjected to harassment.

  2. June 22, 2017

    $14.5M Sale Of 'Stargazer' Claimed By Turkey Falls Through

    The Republic of Turkey and Christie's Inc. dropped the gloves for a moment Thursday in an ownership dispute over a 5,000-year-old stone idol known as the Guennol Stargazer, after a wealthy collector's attempt to auction the artifact for $14.5 million to an undisclosed bidder fell through.

  3. June 02, 2017

    Turkey Asks Judge To Make Sure $14.5M Artifact Stays In NY

    The Republic of Turkey asked a Manhattan federal judge Friday to make sure a 5,000-year-old stone idol known as the Guennol Stargazer, once owned by tennis legend Alastair B. Martin but recently sold to an unknown collector for $14.5 million, stays in New York until its claim to the precious piece can be resolved.