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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

U.S. Luxury Retailers Cater to Chinese Tourists
New York Times - April 17th, 2012 21:32

Over one million Chinese tourists visited the U.S. last year, and that number is expected to double in 2014. During their visits, luxury goods are often purchased to take advantage of a tax rate a third less than China's. On average, each Chinese tourist spends $6,000 on a visit here, $2,000 more than tourists from other countries. High-end retailers, from luxury brands to antiques dealers, are responding with...

Jasper F. Cropsey painting that sold for $180,000 at Mid-Hudson Auction Galleries.

Rediscovered Hudson River School Painting Nets Six-Figures

"Fresh is best" is a dictum often applied to the auction market. A fresh-to-market work by the Hudson River School master Jasper F. Cropsey painting that had descended in a California family for 80 years created buzz at Mid-Hudson Auction Galleries in New York on March 24.

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	TIMELESS ELEGANCE is the theme of Aronson Antiquairs May 13 – 20 show of important 17th and 18th century Dutch Delftware and Furniture at its Amsterdam galleries Release Date: 13 April 2012 For its annual gallery show, May 13 - 20, and its launch of its new ‘TIMELESS ELEGANCE” catalogue, fifth generation dealer ROBERT ARONSON of ARONSON ANTIQUAIRS of Amsterdam (www.aronson.com), is showcasing “The finest array of important Dutch Delftware, as well as select examples of beautiful ... Read more

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