The third major contemporary art auction this week brought in another $88.9 million, including a record price for a Jean Michel Basquiat work, despite the mixed quality over all.
Basquiat Painting Brings $16.3 Million At Phillips Sale
By CAROL VOGEL, New York Times
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 10:30pm
Topics: art art sale jean michel basquiat painting
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