The two controversial Chinese relics have been auctioned off for 14 million Euros each at Christie's in Paris. They were bought by anonymous telephone bidders. This came on the final day of a three-day auction of the art collection of late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, despite pressure from China to return them. Going, going, gone. The bronze heads of a rat and a rabbit, were sold for a total of 28 million euros Wednesday. The deal follows Christie's announcement on its official website Tuesday, which estimated the individual prices between 8 and 10-million euros each. The bidding was conducted by telephone. Christie's refused to disclose who the bidders were. Before the sale, Chinese students distributed sheets at the Grand Palace in Paris, explaining how the relics were looted during the Second Opium War. Li Huan，a Chinese student in France, said, "The two bronzes are news for the French, but history for the Chinese. The French should know more about Chinese history. Although we failed in the lawsuit, justice will not fail." Many French historians say they can understand the Chinese feelings. Bernard Brizay, a Franch historian, said, "The bronzes should be returned to China, no matter who got the bids. I hope the bidder could return them to China. They should be in a Beijing museum instead of some rich man's sitting room." The two bronzes belong to a set of 12 animal sculptures of the Chinese zodiac. They graced a spectacular fountain in the imperial ...
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