Karen K. Ho

Fischer was previously director of the British Museum but stepped down last year due to the thefts scandal.

The artist called the vandalism "a very violent act of hate."

The two pistols were elaborately decorated with gold, silver, and images of the French emperor.

Ackermann is the first woman in the executive position, which operates 15 museums in Berlin.

The 45 artists include Louise Bourgeois, Joseph Beuys and Guerreiro do Divino Amor.

Experts say many other factors will affect sales compared to the historically weak yen.

Former interim director Mark Jones said the fee would help pay for the British Museum's extensive refurbishment.

The report found 62 works in the foundation's collection had belonged to Jewish owners during the Holocaust.

She posted pictures of herself with works by Veronese, Canova, and more.

Valparaiso University still plans to sell works by O'Keeffe, Frederic Edwin Church, and Childe Hassam.