Britain temporarily bars export of Picasso's 'Child With a Dove' in bid to keep it in ... - Washington Post

The painting is privately owned, but has been on loan to British galleries for many years. Its owners have sought to sell it, but the government halted the sale Friday under laws allowing it to delay export of works judged to be national treasures.

Public museums and galleries have until Dec. 16 to come up with the money to buy the painting. It's doubtful whether any will be able to amass such a large sum.

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