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A portrait of an 18th Century emperor's favorite concubine sells for a record breaking $17.6 million USD at Sotheby's in Hong Kong. Sharon Reich reports.
An iconic swimming pool picture painted by British legend David Hockney is sold for $90.3 million in New York, setting a new auction record for a living artist, Christie's says. IMAGES
The Dallas Museum of Art attempted to set a Guinness World Record on Thursday by gathering the largest group of people dressed as Frida Kahlo in one place. Each participant had to adhere to Guinness guidelines, including dressing in a knee-length flower-print dress, wearing a red or pink shawl in addition of having at least three flowers in his or her hair. The event was organised to commemorate the famous Mexican artist's 110th birthday. Guinness is expected to announce in few weeks if the DMA pulled off the record.
Zhang Daqian’s “Peach Blossom Spring” sells for a record price of 35 million (USD) at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
The "Blue Moon" diamond sells at auction in Switzerland for a record 48.6 million Swiss francs ($48.4 million). Elly Park reports.
Christie's raises the bar with the highest grossing jewellery auction in Asia. Sharon Reich reports.
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