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Unless the artifacts were stolen-to-order for a client who wants them as-is. It happens, paintings get stolen and it's not like those can be melted down.

• russfink 1y ago
  Or stolen for ransom. That might fetch the largest payout of all.
  • 2b3a51 1y ago
    Brokering the deal and arranging the transfer of funds would have a very high risk.
    • tasuki 1y ago
      Yes, stolen-to-order seems like the most plausible explanation.