An abstract painting by German artist Gerhard Richter has a set a new record for the price paid at auction for the work of a living artist, after selling for $34.2 million, Sotheby’s auction house in London said. “Abstraktes Bild (809-4)”, from the collection of rock guitarist Eric Clapton, was sold to anonymous buyer after […]
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Sarkozy walkout threats at G-20, reports say
French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants a "real transformation" of international financial regulations out of this week’s G-20 summit in London, a spokesman said Tuesday amid reports that Sarkozy will walk out of the gathering if he’s not satisfied.