I am responsible for "moving" some Asian artifacts from a private (and somewhat well-known) collection into, hopefully, the hands of a museum interested in purchasing them. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the most appropriate and correct way of finding who might be interested in these particular items without bothering everyone who is not?? I have researched for the last 3 months on the internet and although I have learned a lot about both the pieces and the institutions, I still do not know whether I am proceeding in an effective way? The owner who has many years of credible experience to support that he is somewhat knowledgeable about these items, has not had positive experiences in his attempts to present these items. (Although we have worked together on private purchases and sales). He was told by a museum almost the moment he pulled it out of a case that one of his Greek pieces was a fake-- in a very reputable museum's office. Several days later he was approached by the same individual at his home requesting he sell to him personally. He did not. More recently, one of the prominent auction houses in London, (I am told they have sold in the millions for him since the 1950s), had a series of "misunderstandings" which resulted in close to 50% in overall costs from the proceeds of the sale, and then rather than working with him on the problem referred him to the legal department. Needless to say, I have for the moment, been blessed with the opportunity of working with items I find stimulating and interesting, and if at all possible, I'd like to continue . . . . Thanks for any suggestions, advice, or comments. Best wishes. Charissa Lee 71-550 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 619/568-4627 619/568-3148 FAX [log in to unmask]