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...“Potted Chrysanthemums” (1950s) by Sanyu – a painter adored in Asia, but largely unknown in the west – almost doubled estimate to HK$80.7m (US$10.4m)....
...It makes sobering reading, as the whereabouts of many of the works of art listed are still unknown today....
...Its conservatism plays well to today’s market, as collectors eschew the unknown and return to the tried-and-trusted....
...If Ireland have an advantage it is opening against Italy, who look to have the ideal new coach in Nick Mallett....
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