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At Sotheby’s, Risk-Taking Left a $180 Million van Gogh in the Lurch

Source: The New York Times Published Sun, 15 Nov 2026 21:01:20 +0000
At Sotheby’s, Risk-Taking Left a $180 Million van Gogh in the Lurch

Why This Matters

Key context: Visitors to Sotheby’s in Hong Kong in October looked at Vincent van Gogh’s “Châtaigniers en Fleurs (Blossoming Chestnut Trees),” ahead of its auction in New York. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Visitors to Sotheby’s in Hong Kong in October looked at Vincent van Gogh’s “Châtaigniers en Fleurs (Blossoming Chestnut Trees),” ahead of its auction in New York.

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