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America's Most Expensive License Plates

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 21:00
Don't throw away that old tag. It might be worth thousands of dollars.
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Art That Beats The S&P

Wed, 12/03/2008 - 18:00
Which artist brings the best return?
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Collectors Guide 2008

Wed, 12/03/2008 - 13:00
Depending on your fancy, there's serious money in amassing what you love.
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Behind The Scenes With An Obsessive Collector

Wed, 12/03/2008 - 11:00
One man's search for the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Nice Work, If You Can Get It

Wed, 11/26/2008 - 21:31
Despite the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Richard Fuld can still negotiate a deal. For example: taking home $20 million on $13.5 million worth of sold art.
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World's Up-And-Coming Art Fairs

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 17:00
Art Basel Miami Beach may get the fanfare, but these lesser-known fairs may be best for seasoned collectors and those just getting started.
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Russian Roulette

Fri, 11/07/2008 - 18:31
Sotheby's gambles big on a rare Russian painting and hits the jackpot.
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One Bubble Yet To Pop

Tue, 11/04/2008 - 21:10
Christie's latest vintage clothing sale--which included an $8,300 bubble cape--proves that the auction market has time before it deflates.
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Top Gun

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 21:42
A family heirloom from the Mexican-American War fetches a stunning $920,000.
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Financial Crisis Cools Down Art Market

Fri, 10/31/2008 - 05:00
The art world finally starts to feel the weight of the global financial crisis. All eyes are on New York now.
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Have A Seat--If You Can Afford It

Tue, 10/21/2008 - 06:58
A rare antique stool sells for a record-setting $5.2 million at Sotheby's.
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Diamonds Pay Dividends

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 11:58
Colored diamonds double their value every two to three years. That's more than we can say about the stock market these days.
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The Big Event: Art Basel Miami Beach

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 22:00
How to do Art Basel Miami Beach.
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The $900,000 Librarian

Wed, 10/01/2008 - 14:47
A rare Cindy Sherman print signals the return of vintage photography collecting.
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Hirst Hysteria

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 20:06
Art-world provocateur Damien Hirst has art dealers shaking in their boots. They shouldn't be.
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