Masterpieces 'could raise millions for city'

Rodin's Crouching Woman

2:12pm Monday 25th March 2013

THESE are the two pieces of art councillors say could be sold to save vital services in Southampton.

Seven who hold key to future of city's art

City begins to sell off art works

11:52am Friday 22nd March 2013

THEY are the chosen few with the power to reverse sweeping cuts to services across Southampton.

Attorney General to rule on artwork sale

A sculpture by Auguste Rodin that could be sold.

8:39am Tuesday 27th October 2009

THE Government’s chief legal adviser will be formally asked to approve the sale of two of Southampton’s art masterpieces.

Council 'will go ahead with art sale'

Southampton art sale demonstration staged

4:38pm Thursday 17th September 2009

THEIR protests were loud and emphatic but in the end fell on deaf ears as Southampton councillors voted to press ahead with controversial plans to sell off pieces of the city’s prized art collection.



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