Julian Radcliffe

Julian Guy Yonge Radcliffe OBE QVRM (born August 1948) is a British businessman, and the founder and chairman of the Art Loss Register (ALR).

("ALR") [2] Radcliffe is the majority shareholder in the Art Loss Register, with auction houses Sotheby's (a/k/a Oatshare Ltd.) owning about 11%, Christie's about 3%.

In 1998 the ALR assumed full responsibility for the IFAR database although IFAR retains ownership[6] While widely recognised for its contributions to art recovery, the ALR has faced occasional scrutiny over its negotiations with the holders of lost art.

[7] However, Shortland’s detailed analysis emphasises that these negotiations are legal, ethical, and necessary to ensure rightful restitution while preventing criminals from profiting.

[9] Radcliffe was awarded an OBE in 1999 and the QVRM in 2004[2] for activities unrelated to his work at the Art Loss Register.