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Millions pumped into art world as corporates sell
Art lovers gasped as artwork after artwork surpassed auction-house estimates, as two corporate collections went under the hammer.
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Art world abuzz with the Great Corporate Selloff
There are two multimillion-dollar art sales coming up, as Spark and the BNZ both send their art collections to auction.
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Goldie portraits in a league of their own
With a couple of Goldies coming up for sale in the next month, interest in the artist has never been hotter. The story of CF Goldie's paintings is filled with drama – from robberies, fakes and forgeries, to damaging restorations. But what makes a great one?
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What am I bid? How to buy art at an auction
For the uninitiated, art auctions can be a daunting experience. Here are a few essential tips to help you make a successful purchase.