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Sotheby’s and Christie’s Sales Soared in 2007

January 20th, 2008

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Auction in 2007 of Rothko painting at Sotheby’s New York via Daily Mail

Sotheby’s and Christie’s have just reported their 2007 sales at $6.2 billion and $6.1 billion respectively. Both auction houses saw a notable rise in sales, due partly to the increasing demand for contemporary artwork.

Sotheby’s and Christie’s Neck and Neck in 2007 Sales [NYP]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s End of Year Totals [FT]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s Sales Accelerated in 2007 Bloomberg

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