Dutch Municipality Accidentally Discards a 1980s Warhol Print
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The municipality of Maashorst in the Netherlands has reportedly disposed of a valuable silk-screen print of former Queen Beatrix by Andy Warhol, along with nearly 50 other artworks, during renovations of the town hall. An independent investigation has been initiated, but it could not conclusively determine the fate of the artworks, leading officials to express skepticism about their recovery. The lost print is part of Warhol's iconic 1985 Reigning Queens series, which includes depictions of various queens, raising concerns over the handling of valuable cultural property.
In a regrettable oversight, Maashorst municipality has likely discarded an Andy Warhol silk-screen print of former Queen Beatrix, among 50 other valuable artworks.
An independent investigation revealed the possible disposal of artworks during town hall renovations, although uncertainty remains about the fate of the lost pieces.
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