London is stopping the export of Rembrandt paintings .

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The British government has temporarily halted the export of a Rembrandt painting valued at approximately £71.7 million (around €83 million), which was created in 1657 and titled 'Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet.' The artwork is considered a national cultural treasure and is intended to remain in Britain and be publicly accessible. The decision follows previous attempts to prevent its export, including a temporary ban in 2015 when the painting was sold privately through Sotheby’s for £35 million. Despite efforts to secure funds for its retention within the UK, the painting was initially exported but later remained in the country. In 2023, Christie’s confirmed a sale price of £71 million, though the destination country remains undisclosed.

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