Robin Symes

Robin Symes

antiquities dealer United Kingdom

Robin Symes is a British antiquities dealer who has faced scrutiny for his involvement in the illegal trade of antiquities, including the sale of items with questionable provenance that have been linked to looted cultural heritage.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
106,538
Power
6,745$
Sentiment
3.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 101,941 $21,000,000 6,468$
Denmark 1 5.00 0.07% +10% 5,792,202 4,597 $350,000 278$
Totals 2 336,794,853 106,538 $21,350,000 6,746$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Robin Symes was a British antiquities dealer long suspected of being a trafficker of looted art. 3

The New York Times: Met Museum Surrenders Artifacts Thought Looted From Iraq

Denmark Denmark: Robin Symes was a wealthy art dealer whose long-time partner died in an Italian hospital after a fall down the stairs. 5

Politiken: De var konger af den illegale kunsthandel. Et fatalt styrt ned af en trappe ændrede alt

Denmark Denmark: Robin Symes has been the subject of an archaeological investigation since 2018. 2

Politiken: Hun fik et tip fra Rom og fandt frem til tyvekoster og lyssky bagmænd

Denmark Denmark: Robin Symes was portrayed as a wealthy art dealer who seemed untouched by life's adversities until the death of his long-time partner. 6

Politiken: De levede et dekadent luksusliv, indtil ulykken ramte. Arvestriden afslørede et gigantisk smuglernetværk