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Art Basel Paris Opens With Strong Mood and $100 Million Work
Original: Art Basel Paris Opens Avant Première with ‘Good Energy,’ a Smattering of Sales, and One $100 M. Work
Art Basel Paris launched its Avant Première with what organizers and attendees described as good energy, with early sales reported across booths, though described as a smattering rather than blockbuster volume. A single work priced at around $100 million anchored the preview, drawing attention as the fair's standout offering. Dealers and collectors are watching whether the momentum carries through the rest of the fair.
Why now: The opening of a major international art fair is a key market moment, and the combination of optimism plus a nine-figure price tag draws industry attention.
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- Art Basel Paris Opens Avant Première with ‘Good Energy,’ a Smattering of Sales, and One $100 M. Work · ARTnews.com
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