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Friday, October 24, 2014

Could France sell the Mona Lisa to pay off its debts? - France 24

Culture - Could France sell the Mona Lisa to pay off its debts? - France 24

``The hypothesis of a general sell-off of France's massive cultural heritage presents a number of significant hurdles. For a start, it's against the law. Article 451-5 of the French "Heritage Code" law governing national treasures stipulates: "Collections held in museums that belong to public bodies are considered public property and cannot be otherwise."''

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