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Warhol on Sale

September 10, 2012 – 9:39 am

My old boss Manny at the Diamond Exchange loved showing diamonds. I loved even more saying, “It’s one of a kind, how many do you want?” His son Richie Boy and I groaned at this utterance, however more times than not the octogenarian would complete the sale and his son would shrug with acceptance, “After […]

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Gone With The Scream

May 2, 2012 – 7:26 pm

The Scream by Munch went for $107 million. I lost $20 to Rals. My hunch of $245 million wasn’t even close, proving once more that I don’t know shit. And happy to admit it.

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$20 On The Scream

May 2, 2012 – 5:41 pm

Tonight Edvard Munch’s The Scream will be auctioned off at Sotheby’s in New York. Experts are estimating the final hammer price at $80-100 million for the 1895 pastel. A friend attending tonight’s extravaganza called me on his walk to the auction. “I think it will go for $245 million.” This ‘Scream’ is one of four. […]

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