December 5, 2014
Greece’s Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected
Nobody can have missed the British Museum’s loan to the Hermitage of one of the Parthenon Sculptures.
The more I look into it though, the more questions it raises.
Museum loans do not normally happen under cover of darkness – yet this loan was only announced once the sculpture had already been packed up and left the museum – why was this the case.
Greece has for many years taken a policy of quiet diplomacy, but it appears that this pays absolutely no dividends in the game that the British Museum is currently playing.
I can understand that the British Museum might have wanted to make a loan to the Hermitage for their anniversary. Quite why this had to be the Parthenon Marbles is also unclear (although MacGregor argues otherwise).
There are positive points though. In the past, it has often been hinted that there are items in the British Museum’s collection that are too important, to integral to the collection to be loaned, but this latest move clearly shows that it possible for the Parthenon Marbles to leave the building, even if it is only one piece at a time.
The British Museum also states that ‘no talks had ever been held with the Greek government about a loan of part of the Parthenon marbles. “To date they have always made it clear that they would not return them. That rather puts the conversation on pause,” ‘
This last statement is clearly untrue, as there are letters on file relating to loan requests dating to 2002, between Sir John Boyd (then chair of the British Museum trustees) and Evangelos Venizelos (the Greek Minister of Culture). The Director of the British Museum was then, as it is now, Neil MacGregor.
Thank you to Dorothy King for alerting me to the presence of this letter. CLick on the images to view them full size.
Letter from British Museum Trustees Chair, Sir John Boyd, to Greek Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos rejecting a loan request – Page 1
Letter from British Museum Trustees Chair, Sir John Boyd, to Greek Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos rejecting a loan request – Page 2
So, not only does the museum deny that a loan request was ever made despite having written:
…it remains the opinion of the Board of Trustees that the Parthenon Sculptures in the collection of the British Museum can not be lent to the museum currently under development in Athens, whether in the manner you proposed or for a temporary period.
But they previously hinted that despite any “no loan” list, the Parthenon Sculptures could not be loaned at all:
…we do believe there is a prima facie assumption against the lending of key objects in the Museum’s collections which are normally on display and which the public reasonably expect to see in the Museum. The sculptures are precisely among that group of key objects indispensable to the Museum’s essential, universal purpose, and thus fall into the category of objects that can not be lent.
Just in cases anyone was unclear after the above statement, the letter goes on to reiterate:
I am bound in all frankness, to repeat that I cannot envisage the circumstances under which the Trustees would regard it as being in the Museum’s interest, or consistent with its duty, to endorse a loan, permanent or temporary, of the Parthenon Sculptures in its collections.
The above statement make no comment regards who the applicant is – merely that the Parthenon Sculptures can not be loaned, not under any circumstances, not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Clearly different rules apply however, depending who is asking…
A copy of the complete text of the letter follows below:
Greece's Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected,The British Museum
14 November 2002
H.E. Mr Evangelos Venizelos
Minister of Culture
Hellenic Ministry of CultureYour Excellency
The Parthenon Sculptures in the collections of the British Museum
It was a great pleasure to welcome you – though this was no, I know, your first visit – to the British Museum.
The Director and I are delighted to have held discussions with you and your colleagues on the Parthenon sculptures in the Museum’s collections and other matters. The exchanges suggested to me that there are many areas in which we can and should cooperate.
As I mentioned in our meeting, I am especially pleased to note that Dr Choremi, the Ephor of the Acropolis will speak at the Museum on Friday, 15 November, and that the British Museum is able to make generous loans to two exhibitions in Athens as part of the Cultural Olympiad in 2004. These are important examples of the fruitful cultural and academic relations that exist between us – and which can, I am sure, be developed further.
The Director and I naturally listened very carefully to what you had to say about the Parthenon Sculptures in our collections. I am grateful for the manner in which you approached the topic; grateful too for the understanding shown during the meeting for the Museum’s position. Nevertheless, it remains the opinion of the Board of Trustees that the Parthenon sculptures in the collections of the British Museum cannot be lent to the new museum currently under development in Athens, whether in the manner you proposed or for a temporary period.
Let me rehearse again the basis for our belief that the British Museum is the best possible place for these wonderful sculptures to be on display, as an essential chapter within the worldwide story of human cultural achievement. It is precisely this story which the Museum exists to tell through the rich and multi-faceted character of its worldwide collections. The ideas, aesthetics and skills of 5th century Greek civilisation are regarded here as elsewhere as central to this human experience. I am not sure that contemporary changes in political and economic attitudes, adduced at one point in our discussion, alter the point.
The Museum exists not only to delight but to instruct and provoke reflection. Its great collections, in close proximity, are seen by five million visitors every year entirely free of entry charge. The Parthenon Sculptures are integral to this unique experience.
When considering whether to make a loan the Trustees are required, by Act of Parliament, to have regard to the interest of the Museum’s visitors. While there is no list of objects that can never be lent, we do believe there is a prima facie assumption against the lending of key objects in the Museum’s collections which are normally on display and which the public reasonably expect to see in the Museum. The sculptures are precisely among that group of key objects indispensable to the Museum’s essential, universal purpose, and thus fall into the category of objects that can not be lent.
The Director and I much appreciated the opportunity to discuss these various matters frankly and in such a friendly context, and to establish friendly contact and undertake such an exchange of views between us. This must surely contribute to a relationship which we very much wish to promote and expand.
Again though, as I said in our meeting, I would not wish you to leave with the impression that any negotiation on the issue you raised is underway. This would be misleading. I am bound in all frankness, to repeat that I cannot envisage the circumstances under which the Trustees would regard it as being in the Museum’s interest, or consistent with its duty, to endorse a loan, permanent or temporary, of the Parthenon Sculptures in its collections.
I should like to end by thanking you for the kind gift of the coin replicas from the Numismatic Museum in Athens. They are especially appropriate ass a symbol of the co-operation that exists between us, in the light of the recent collaborative British Museum / Numismatic Museum Internet project, Presveis: One Currency for Europe, which, I was delighted to see, is available on the Ministry of Culture’s website.
Yours sincerely
John Boyd
Sir John Boyd
Chairman
- Does Greece claim ownership of the Elgin Marbles? : August 13, 2003
- British Museum denies that there are any ongoing “secret talks” abot the Elgin Marbles : August 11, 2003
- Decision on Parthenon Marbles should be based on the will of the British People : November 13, 2002
- The British Museum’s response on discussions with the Greek government : April 22, 2007
- Acropolis Museum delays impact opening date : February 28, 2004
- Greece offers Britain artefact loans in return for Elgin Marbles : November 13, 2002
- Greece re-iterates the limits of their claims on the Elgin Marbles : December 13, 2002
- Return of the Elgin Marbles as a semi-permanent loan? : November 12, 2002
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12.05.14 at 5:23 pm
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12.05.14 at 5:23 pm
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12.05.14 at 5:56 pm
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12.05.14 at 6:13 pm
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12.05.14 at 6:46 pm
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12.06.14 at 5:49 pm
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#archaeology
anqatisara said,
12.06.14 at 9:33 pm
Fascinating: the Elgin marbles may be lent, but not repatriated, apparently. http://t.co/hqv3Lp0HQZ
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12.06.14 at 9:35 pm
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elginism said,
12.07.14 at 10:35 am
Updated post: British Museum refusal of previous Greek Parthenon sculptures loan request. With complete letter text http://t.co/roDW95kuqY
KathrynSampeck said,
12.07.14 at 10:37 am
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elginism said,
12.07.14 at 10:38 am
.@britishmuseum Parthenon Sculptures “fall into the category of objects that can not be lent” in 2002. What changed? http://t.co/roDW95kuqY
elginism said,
12.07.14 at 10:39 am
.@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://t.co/roDW95kuqY
MforMags said,
12.07.14 at 10:40 am
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jbrunotte said,
12.07.14 at 10:40 am
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MforMags said,
12.07.14 at 10:41 am
@elginism @britishmuseum I’d be interested to hear the answer to this also!
MforMags said,
12.07.14 at 10:41 am
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12.07.14 at 10:50 am
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12.07.14 at 10:55 am
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sonnyburnett91 said,
12.07.14 at 10:55 am
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12.07.14 at 10:55 am
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12.07.14 at 11:02 am
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12.07.14 at 11:04 am
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12.07.14 at 11:08 am
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12.07.14 at 11:09 am
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12.07.14 at 11:14 am
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12.07.14 at 11:18 am
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Zito__77 said,
12.07.14 at 11:32 am
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Zito__77 said,
12.07.14 at 11:32 am
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Zito__77 said,
12.07.14 at 11:32 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
Zito__77 said,
12.07.14 at 11:35 am
@MforMags @elginism @britishmuseum
Is it amateur hour at the British Museum?
MforMags said,
12.07.14 at 11:38 am
@Zito__77 @elginism @britishmuseum Amateur decade maybe haha!
slomax said,
12.07.14 at 11:46 am
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12.07.14 at 11:46 am
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robertore62 said,
12.07.14 at 11:46 am
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12.07.14 at 11:46 am
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12.07.14 at 11:56 am
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12.07.14 at 11:56 am
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12.07.14 at 12:07 pm
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12.07.14 at 12:57 pm
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12.07.14 at 1:21 pm
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12.07.14 at 1:43 pm
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ellymariasymons said,
12.07.14 at 1:58 pm
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SiaOikonomou said,
12.07.14 at 2:01 pm
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SiaOikonomou said,
12.07.14 at 2:04 pm
RT @elginism: Updated post: British Museum refusal of previous Greek Parthenon sculptures loan request. With complete letter text http://t.…
vaggo said,
12.07.14 at 2:16 pm
RT @elginism: Updated post: British Museum refusal of previous Greek Parthenon sculptures loan request. With complete letter text http://t.…
vaggo said,
12.07.14 at 2:16 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
PaulRed82sed said,
12.07.14 at 2:30 pm
@elginism. Then again, there‘s an irony in the museum ‘lending‘ what is not even theirs to lend.
stephenjenkin said,
12.07.14 at 2:51 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
rogueclassicist said,
12.07.14 at 2:56 pm
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SeanBellew said,
12.07.14 at 2:59 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
prester_jane said,
12.07.14 at 3:18 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
ladulcinella said,
12.07.14 at 3:39 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
ByzantJustice said,
12.07.14 at 5:18 pm
@elginism @britishmuseum My question is why,for ‘cultural diplomacy’, McGregor chooses artworks that have nothing to do with British culture
ByzantJustice said,
12.07.14 at 5:19 pm
@elginism @britishmuseum I’m guessing that there are tons of artefacts found in Britain available, waiting to be shipped to Russia.
AmourJacq said,
12.07.14 at 6:59 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
tjsingletonjr said,
12.07.14 at 11:54 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
PressProject_EN said,
12.08.14 at 11:58 am
#Greece’s #Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected by the @britishmuseum http://t.co/id2IZTXigB by @elginism #ParthenonMarbles
ThePressProject said,
12.08.14 at 11:58 am
RT @PressProject_EN: #Greece’s #Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected by the @britishmuseum http://t.co/id2IZTXigB by @elginism …
sorips_ said,
12.08.14 at 12:00 pm
RT @PressProject_EN: #Greece’s #Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected by the @britishmuseum http://t.co/id2IZTXigB by @elginism …
greekemmy said,
12.08.14 at 12:08 pm
Greece’s Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected http://t.co/dpsxoxb8f7 #Greece #ElginMarbles Amal #Cloony
Vendona said,
12.08.14 at 12:09 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum Parthenon Sculptures “fall into the category of objects that can not be lent” in 2002. What changed? http://t…
greekemmy said,
12.08.14 at 12:09 pm
RT @PressProject_EN: #Greece’s #Parthenon Marbles loan request that was rejected by the @britishmuseum http://t.co/id2IZTXigB by @elginism …
HughJaeger said,
12.09.14 at 10:51 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
HughJaeger said,
12.09.14 at 10:51 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum Parthenon Sculptures “fall into the category of objects that can not be lent” in 2002. What changed? http://t…
Vendona said,
12.10.14 at 3:07 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum you say Greece never requested a Parthenon Sculptures loan. How do you explain this rejection letter? http://…
elginism said,
12.11.14 at 11:54 am
.@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t.co/roDW95kuqY
Charalambidis said,
12.11.14 at 11:55 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
EricdeMarylebon said,
12.11.14 at 11:58 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
slomax said,
12.11.14 at 11:59 am
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
ChrysoPratsides said,
12.11.14 at 12:01 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
mistavri said,
12.11.14 at 12:07 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
Ellas2004 said,
12.11.14 at 1:01 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…
distamio said,
12.11.14 at 2:02 pm
RT @elginism: .@britishmuseum puzzled why you sent loan rejection letter to Greece, if they never asked for Parthenon Marbles loan http://t…