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Articles From The Experts – The Art Market 2023

Season 1, Ep. 35

After the record-breaking auctions of 2022, 2023 in the art market has been one of readjustment and realignment, but thankfully not collapse – a market correction rather than the much talked about free-fall of the market. In this episode, modern & contemporary art specialist, Ben Hanly looks at the stats and facts.

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