You know, the gallery all caught up in the middle of the recent raids of multiple Southern California institutions, due alleged smuggling and a long history of arranging possibly fraudulent tax deductions related to donations to various institutions.
Got this in my inbox this morning. Looks like they’re closing shop and liquidating.
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Sirs:
I was seeking out information re Silk Roads gallery specifically in connection with the export of ancient Southwest artifacts. Are you aware of any reports of such artifacts?
Thanks,
Gary Harmon
I am not. You may want to contact either the experts at the Southwest Museum or at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History – they would know all about any elements of the local trade in Southwest artifacts.