On the scandal surrounding the masterpiece of Rubens’ Tarquin and Lucretia “writes today, 2 December, the newspaper” Izvestia “article” Rubens of marriageable age. ” As found out the issue, the owner of the paintings Vladimir Logvinenko, whose rights to the picture in 2003 managed to defend with the Russian authorities for several years has taken active steps to sell it abroad. “And this despite the fact – noted,” The News “- that seven years ago, he firmly declared its intention to leave the masterpiece in Russia and put it in the Hermitage on the conditions of an indefinite exposure. Now suing Vladimir Logvinenko, with his business partner, who accuses him of failing to liabilities associated with both “Tarquins and Lucretia”, and several other works of art. “
“The businessman Vladimir Logvinenko, became widely known in narrow circles of person in 2003 – says the publication. – Then burst into an international scandal grand masterpiece of Rubens’ Tarquin and Lucretia.” It turned out that for decades after the war, a priceless painting was kept in the family of Major Soviet Army Boris Dorofeeva – first from him, and then his daughter. In 1999, a woman, unaware of the value of the picture, sold it for $ 800. During the subsequent transaction price has risen – 28 thousand, 500 thousand dollars. In his hands it Logvinenko already got over $ 3.5 million. Do not assume that the buyer overpaid. After all, independent experts have the painting in less than EUR 60 million are not evaluated. Apparently, Logvinenko wanted to sell the masterpiece at once: he offered to buy the German authorities “Tarquin and Lucretia “. But there was a flash in the pan.”
“Adventures,” Tarquin and Lucretia “with her Russian master have been the subject of newspaper pervopolosnoy seven years ago – reminds edition. – Then raised a layer of Russian-German problems associated with the return of cultural property – restitution. The Germans had to buy back pictures even talks lead, not steel. They declared Logvinenko of aiding in the acquisition of property obtained by criminal means, and a criminal case. Then went to Russia not only a collector, but his German lawyer Maurice Ramzayeru. The initiator was the director of the Museum of Sanssouci in Potsdam, Gerd Bartoshek. The He said at the beginning of last century painting was kept in a museum, but after the war was lost. So, was stolen. “
“The appearance of a criminal case for Logvinenko, of course, was a surprise – underline” News. “- He just was not restricted to leave, because Germany was going to put him on the wanted list through Interpol. Assessing the risks, the businessman picked the most effective tactic at the moment. He announced that he is a bona fide purchaser and the “surrender” to Russian authorities. In the sense that everything said in Rosokhrankultura and said he intends to defend the interests – not yours, and the country – to the finish. With the help of Russian authorities, of course. At the same time declaration has been made on attempts to rewrite the outcome of Germany’s World War II and to deprive the people of the winner on his right was a masterpiece. “
“Tug of War lasted one and a half years – says the publication. – Against the backdrop of” Tarquin and Lucretia “particularly versed in domestic and international law, the parties can remember who, and who brought that – starting with watercolors and ending with the Amber Room. Logvinenko from a businessman turned into a collector, a great friend of the Hermitage and other museums and galleries. “I do not sell paintings,” – not tired he says. However, at the time to sell the painting was a problem – “Tarquin and Lucretia” law enforcement agencies seized and locked in the vault of the Pushkin Museum. sin. Before the clarification. Logvinenko this did not resist, and even contributed to – understand, apparently, so that Rubens will be in any more entire. “When it is resolved – said Logvinenko – I’ll pass,” Tarquin and Lucretia “at the Hermitage on permanent display.”
“As a result, this private, in general, the dispute between the Russian and German collectors museum surfaced at a meeting of President Vladimir Putin and Chancellor Gerhard Schröder – like the newspaper. – In public comments limited to heads of state in general terms, but after the conversation,” the summit “the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office Logvinenko recognized thus a bona fide purchaser. Yes, and the Germans retreated to their original positions, ending “Rubens” criminal cases. Vladimir Logvinenko, relieved return the picture and waited really handed it to the Hermitage. Apparently, the right to sell it in 2004, it seemed quite indecent ” .
“Money in Russia are trying to do at all. Already in 2007, three years after the successful completion of a scandal when passions subsided, Vladimir Logvinenko, began to look for possible ways to implement hung in the balance of the property, and above all money – says the publication. – After to sell the painting for 60 million euros – is not an old TV at the flea market push. The court’s records, found themselves in possession of “Izvestia”, there is a whole list of what you have to pay a lot of money on the sale of a masterpiece such as “Tarquin and Lucretia.” art history expert, obtaining permission to export, transport, insurance, legal, consulting support all phases of the transaction, storage, bidding …”.
“Apparently, all this means, Vladimir Logvinenko was not there. Or maybe it just did not want to spend their – believes the author. – Whatever it was, in 2007, the owner of the picture comes out with a proposal for cooperation on the well-known businessman, former first vice-president of “Rosneft” Anatoly Loktionova. It was certainly not an offer impossible to refuse. Loktionova But the prospects looked very tempting. Logvinenko volunteered to get all the permits, arrange for examinations and other orgmeropriyaty. From Loktionova required only one – financing. “
“March 14, 2007 the parties conclude a Memorandum of Understanding and agree to establish a special fund of Art, which will be responsible for the sales picture – report” News. “- This Logvinenko undertakes to transfer to fund the painting, but Loktionov – 10 million euros. Two men hit on his hands. The proof of the seriousness of intentions Anatoly Loktionov immediately after the signing of the memorandum lists Logvinenko five million euros. This is an advance. Like, come on, my friend, run mechanism. But after six months, but not a single gear mechanism did not move. Worried about the fate of five million, Loktionov initiates new negotiations. Logvinenko suggested that the masterpiece of Rubens on the other – the canvas of Titian “Venus and Adonis” – and agrees to sell it without fail. Apparently, the controversial replacement of fabric Other largely was due to difficulties associated with the sale of masterpieces in Europe, rather no desire to leave the treasure in Russia. “
“Loktionov agrees – what to do to save money is needed. But after two years, and all it has to offer Logvinenko partner in November of 2009 – a promise to sell the three paintings Rubens -” The Union of Earth and Water, “” Adoration of the Shepherds “and” Crucifixion “. no choice – write” News. “- Loktionov took it on the return of funds, but only Logvinenko spread his hands: there is no money. But, they say, will return, do not worry if you please. March 1, 2010 – On all rasprodam, and then burst into tears. The parties signed a new protocol, but in the spring of 2010 and the picture, and the money was in the same state. “Realising that the actual money Logvinenko that time is gone, my principal has agreed to one more concession – told “Izvestia” lawyer Loktionova Maxim Platonov – In March 2010 the parties concluded a new agreement. Paid five million were converted into loans with deferred payment obligations. In addition, the parties agreed to still take joint action to implement the paintings. But the result as there was no and no. Mr Loktionov began to search for buyers – even consulted with the president of the Paris Biennale antiquarian Herve Aaron. From Mr Logvinenko needed only one: to provide expert advice, certainly confirm the authenticity of the works, as well as permission for their removal. But neither the one nor the other has not been done, and further negotiations with potential buyers have been meaningless. The fact that the experts have no doubt that the three works really belong to the very brush of Rubens, but not his disciples. Experts also point to a lot of discrepancies in the technique of writing. Experts have doubts about the authenticity and the canvases of Titian. The only solution that we have had – to break the agreement. What we have done by demanding repayment and interest thereon. “
“Vladimir Logvinenko, though, and gave written consent to return the five million, but the proposed scheme, which seemed too complicated and Loktionova which he did not want to communicate – the article says. – The question of payment of interest on funds Logvinenko prefer not to see. We claim Anatolia Loktionova a former business partner, is seen in the Lefortovo court of Moscow. According to the lawyers, one’s best bet to one hundred percent. So Vladimir Logvinenko will probably have to fork out. But the question is, where he issued five million euros. According to one version, he bought them other works – Titian and three paintings by Rubens, as mentioned above. I bought, in spite of their dubious authenticity and origin. Maybe it is so encouraged by the combination of “Tarquins and Lucretia,” that he is in any old canvas sees the potential for profits? And now having difficulty expert to prove that the money had been invested in the really good work. Yes, and “Tarquin and Lucretia” you can not sell. That has a multi-million masterpiece owner sued for liabilities to partners. “
“So the story of his masterpieces Logvinenko and may ultimately prove to be a tale of unfulfilled hopes – think” News. “- On the unrealized business plan. Or the failed collector – a man, in which the businessman of the collector still won. After all, if Vladimir Logvinenko, would leave “Tarquin and Lucretia” at rest (in the sense of the Hermitage), there would be no scandal, no debt. And now, as whatever the story, the ending – about the broken trough “.
