Catherine Heilman

Articles

10/01/1997 Free Market Catherine Heilman

The federal government has rocked the art market by conducting its broadest ever investigation of New York auction houses and dealers. Some two dozen reputable New York art dealers, including Christie's and Sotheby's, have received subpoenas for all types of bidding records.

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