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Chinese bronzes, Gandhi's glasses in art tussle
LONDON - A bronze rabbit's head was the first to go under the hammer, then came Mohandas Gandhi's glasses and sandals.
Nations:China France U.K. India Italy People:Nicolas Sarkozy Yves Saint Laurent Dalai Lama Activities:2009 China Relics Auction Source:(AP)
2009-03-08
Chinese man bids but won't pay for looted bronzes
BEIJING - A Chinese art collector revealed himself Monday as the man behind the winning bids for two imperial bronzes auctioned at Christie's over Beijing's objections, then announced he had no intention of paying the $36 million.
Nations:China France Egypt People:Yves Saint Laurent Activities:2009 China Relics Auction China-France Source:(AP)
2009-03-02
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