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Broad looms large

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Qing vase finally sells for £20m-£25m

Original £43m deal cast doubt over Chinese art market

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The Art Market: Sitting pretty for a new season

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Auction of Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ at Sotheby’s ©Getty Dec 28, 2012

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Life, the universe and everything

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'Buster Keaton' (1988) by Jeff Koons ©Getty Dec 14, 2012

The Art Market: Space hoppers

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The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011 ©AFP From VISUAL ARTS Dec 13, 2012

Hirst to split with Gagosian Gallery

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States of culture

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Dantesque delights

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Cuban revolutionaries

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