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I Bought Andy Warhol

Pop artist's mass-produced work climbs in price, prestige worldwide

By Sarah Seltzer, Newser User

Posted Apr 30, 2007 8:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hipsters have known it forever, and buyers are catching on: Andy Warhol is the hottest artist around. The Times reports that his sales, including a projected $35 million for a painting at Christie’s next month, are second only to Picasso's. One expert calls Warhol... Read full story »

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