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Christie’s brings in $3.2B in art sales for first half of 2011

July 22, 2011

Christie's sold a diamond heart for $11B

 

By Kayla Hutzler

Famed auctionhouse Christie’s art sales increased 15 percent in the first six months of 2011, proving that ultra-wealthy consumers in Brazil, Russia, India and China are regaining confidence in their purchasing abilities.

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