After the restoration, the mosaic could be sold for between $200,000 and $500,000, "based on the relative ignorance of the U.S. purchaser whether it be an individual collector, an antiquities museum, a dealer, or an art shop," Alcharihi wrote in his petition. "An experienced and sophisticated buyer overseas who understands the meaning of the now freshly restored mosaic and its value has verbally offered me more."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 26, 2018 23:15 UTC