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$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's

The work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale.

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$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie'sThe work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale.
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