NEW YORK (Reuters) - Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" sold for more than $106 million at Christie's on Tuesday, setting a record for art sold at auction.
Picasso Piece Sets Record For Art Sold At Auction
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Wed, 05/05/2010 - 7:50am
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