Here is one item on the return of items to Benin. https://www.france24.com/en/20190716-benin-readies-return-treasures-taken-france
Would I like to visit the Louvre and see all the available royal and imperial jewels in one place? Undoubtedly; yet there are also valid arguments for such items to remain in other museums when a private individual (who has legitimately purchased an item) has donated them to that museum. It is a complex situation.
At least today most museums provide information (and often imagery) online about their collections, so that people can access knowledge without having to spend time in a particular museum.
There are still many royal and imperial French jewels in private hands. Does the Louvre try to bid on all such items when the opportunity arises? I don't know. Whether the museum should is another question. Did the museum try to bid for the large ruby necklace from the crown diamond collection when it was auctioned by Christie's in 1993?
My comments above are only to stimulate debate and explore ideas.
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