as in ancientness
the state of being something old
despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday
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Just imagine being the guy who’s in charge of Greek antiquities.
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Stephen Heyman, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2022, following a criminal investigation, several objects were seized including a gold sarcophagus and five other antiquities from the Met, as well as the indictment of seven dealers, collectors, and curators such as the former president of the Musée du Louvre Jean-Luc Martinez.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Among of the new trustees appointed to the British Museum is an academic expert opposed to the return of antiquities taken from their country of origin in colonial contexts, such as the museum’s most contested holding, the Parthenon Marbles.
—Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The fair represents art, design and antiquities in at least 10 specialties and a countless number of sub-categories.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Heyman, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2022, following a criminal investigation, several objects were seized including a gold sarcophagus and five other antiquities from the Met, as well as the indictment of seven dealers, collectors, and curators such as the former president of the Musée du Louvre Jean-Luc Martinez.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Among of the new trustees appointed to the British Museum is an academic expert opposed to the return of antiquities taken from their country of origin in colonial contexts, such as the museum’s most contested holding, the Parthenon Marbles.
—Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The fair represents art, design and antiquities in at least 10 specialties and a countless number of sub-categories.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antiquity
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