Federal Register #2026-16745

Notice of Determinations for Import of Culturally Significant Sculpture for Conservation and Exhibition

This notice from the U.S. Department of State concerns the importation of a culturally significant sculpture for conservation and exhibition purposes. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - No sub-agency or office details specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; the notice references a foreign owner or custodian - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The subject is the sculpture "Satyr and Hermaphrodite" - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The sculpture is being imported for temporary conservation, scientific research, and exhibition or display - The object will be exhibited at The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California, and potentially other venues - The determination affirms the cultural significance and national interest in the object's temporary presence in the United States - No procurement activity, contract, or solicitation is involved in this notice

Description

This notice announces the determination that certain objects, specifically a sculpture entitled "Satyr and Hermaphrodite," are of cultural significance. These objects are being imported from abroad under an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary conservation, scientific research, and exhibition or display at The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California, and potentially other venues. The notice states that these activities within the United States are in the national interest. The determination is published by the U.S. Department of State.

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