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December 08, 2010 Art

10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in 2010 

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This year saw the record for highest-selling artwork surpassed twice, first with Giacometti edging out a Picasso sale from 2004, and then with Pablo regaining the auction throne with a nine-figure sale three months later. All this action at the very top of the art world pecking order suggests a regained confidence among collectors following last year's collective moment of caution and uncertainty. Finally, Upper East Siders can once again decorate their townhouses with dignity!

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10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in 2010
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10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in 2010

This was a record-breaking year for auction houses all around the world. Here are the works that drew the most dollars and Euros (no Yen, though; those days are over).

By Benjamin Sutton

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