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The State of Art in America

Ann Priftis

"Manic," Frenzied," Aggressive – this is the state of art in America today where big names like Warhol, de Kooning and Hirst are fetching record-breaking prices at auction and fanning the flames of this seemingly unassuaging wildfire that is the current art market. Seats for Sotheby's Contemporary Evening Sale are now reserved well in advance by those VIP clients privelaged enough to receive an invitation to the previously open event. High estimates are being blown away by selling prices that double what was originally considered a high-estimate reach. more...