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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Friday, December 10, 2010

Van Gogh's Twin: The Scottish Art Dealer Alexander Reid by Frances Fowle will be published in March 2011.

Van Gogh's Twin debuts in Spring 2011
Herald Scotland - December 9th, 2010 23:17

After telling his woes to famously-troubled Vincent Van Gogh, and in return being offered a suicide pact, Alexander Reid had to tactfully exit his close friend's life. Before that, Reid, a Scottish art dealer and artist, was painted at least twice by Van Gogh with whom he shared an uncanny resemblance, including red hair. Reid's father, also an art dealer, was so repulsed by the two portraits that he sold them for £5 each. The fascinating story of Van Gogh and Reid's friendship, their art ...

Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio. Hunting Scenes and Amusements of the Rocky Mountains and Praries of America. London: Geo. Catlin, 1844. Sold for $91,000.

Bonhams Sets New Records Totaling Over $4 Million With 100% of Lots Sold At American Experience Sale

Bonhams' "American Experience: 1630-1890" auction on Thursday, December 2, 2010, was a huge success totaling over $4 million with 100% of the lots sold; several lots reaching world ...

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	HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADE EVEN EASIER AT CHRISTIE’S WITH FREE APP OPTIMIZED FOR THE iPAD Release Date: 09 December 2010 As the holiday shopping season reaches its fever pitch, Christie's International, the world's leading art business, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, free App designed specifically for users of the Apple iPad. With special features and functions that are optimized for the ... Read more

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