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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Tuesday, August 11, 2009

$14 Million Rolls-Royce on Offer in Museum Sale Could Be World's Most Expensive Car
Luxist - August 10th, 2009 13:34

The one-of-a-kind 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, known as the "Star of India", is being sold off by famed Rolls-Royce collector Hans-Günther Zach, who's liquidating his private museum dedicated to the marque in Germany...

Annie Liebovitz's costly renovations on her N.Y. property spurred debt.

Annie Leibovitz’s Epic N.Y. Renovations Spurred Lawsuit, Debt
Bloomberg - August 10th, 2009 14:06

The former owners of two 19th century homes in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village said they regret selling them in 2002 to photographer Annie Leibovitz, who is now in danger of losing the properties in a $24 million lawsuit.

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	The Art-Tickle ArtfixDaily Staff Barbra Streisand's Collection Heads to Auction (again) Following the media-frenzy associated with the Michael Jackson auction that never happenend, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions once again offers up a dazzling celebrity cache. Fine and decorative arts from award-winning star Barbra Streisand’s New York, Beverly Hills, and Malibu ... Read more

Museum of Modern Art’s Director Took a $630,000 Pay Cut
Bloomberg - August 10th, 2009 13:56

Glenn D. Lowry earned $1.32 million in pay and benefits running New York’s Museum of Modern Art in the year ending in June, down from $1.95 million the year before...

Steal a Classic Ferrari & More at Monterey Sale
Luxist - August 10th, 2009 13:50

On August 13th - 15th Russo & Steele will stage their Monterey Sports & Muscle sale in California, offering some incredible deals on classic Ferraris and more. On the high end is this 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, with an estimate of $1 million – $1.1 million...

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	Skinner to Auction the Richard Wright Collection October 2009 Release Date: 23 July 2009 Two Sessions: October 10th and October 24th Wright Widely Recognized as Prominent Doll Expert and Discerning Collector www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, today announced that it will offer the Richard Wright Collection ... Read more

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