http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions At Auction on Yahoo! News Photos Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:47 GMT Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:47 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 142 18 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142b.gif http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091106/481/0fd71aa5abeb4350aaa1b275ba40e8c9 (AP) - Chloe a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled 'Old Houses' by British artist L.S. Lowry which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough, (pictured with his wife in the background) which is to be sold at auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The painting is expected to sell for some 300-500,000 pounds (US$ 498-836,000, euro 351-584,000) at the Nov. 11 sale. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:47 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091106/capt.0fd71aa5abeb4350aaa1b275ba40e8c9.britain_attenborough_sale_xag101.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=.RPaS7gDPdrfwvme.sYf3w-- Chloe a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled 'Old ... (AP) - Chloe a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled 'Old Houses' by British artist L.S. Lowry which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough, (pictured with his wife in the background) which is to be sold at auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The painting is expected to sell for some 300-500,000 pounds (US$ 498-836,000, euro 351-584,000) at the Nov. 11 sale. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091106/481/e17c972b3c804d2d8b2f31e48d45dd58 (AP) - A man looks at a drypoint by Christopher Nevison entitled ' Nerves of the Army' dated 1918, which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough which is to be sold on auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 . The drypoint is expected to sell for some 7-10,000 pounds (US$ 11,629-16,612, euro 7,810-11,169) at the Nov. 11 sale.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:45:41 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091106/capt.e17c972b3c804d2d8b2f31e48d45dd58.britain_attenborough_sale_xag103.jpg?x=130&y=76&q=85&sig=A4P6iRSlhvFihNdVn29XnQ-- A man looks at a drypoint by Christopher Nevison entitled ' ... (AP) - A man looks at a drypoint by Christopher Nevison entitled ' Nerves of the Army' dated 1918, which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough which is to be sold on auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 . The drypoint is expected to sell for some 7-10,000 pounds (US$ 11,629-16,612, euro 7,810-11,169) at the Nov. 11 sale.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091106/481/af2fd314b7ca4507993785fc71761810 (AP) - Chloe, right, a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled 'Flowers on a chair' by British artist Christopher Wood which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough which is to be sold on auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The painting is expected to sell for some 100-150,000 pounds (US$ 161-250,000- euro-117-167,000) at the Nov. 11 sale. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:44:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091106/capt.af2fd314b7ca4507993785fc71761810.britain_attenborough_sale_xag102.jpg?x=130&y=89&q=85&sig=HGY3frMeJbGz70GkD7cvaQ-- Chloe, right, a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled ... (AP) - Chloe, right, a Sotheby's employee holds up a a painting entitled 'Flowers on a chair' by British artist Christopher Wood which is part of the collection of British actor Lord Attenborough which is to be sold on auction, during a press preview at Sotheby's auction house in London, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. The painting is expected to sell for some 100-150,000 pounds (US$ 161-250,000- euro-117-167,000) at the Nov. 11 sale. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant )

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091105/photos_lf_afp/ad49259c730396d01d62d19e89e1c824 (AFP/Getty Images/File) - Pablo Picasso's "Buste d'homme" is displayed during a preview of Sotheby's fall Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art, on October 30, in New York City. Several records were broken for artists at Sotheby's New York auction of impressionist and modern art, with $181 mln in sales, above the pre-auction estimate.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mario Tama)

]]> (AFP/Getty Images/File) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:46 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091105/capt.photo_1257404982227-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=83&q=85&sig=cRYcnTpRH2SolpKrYeU7lw-- Pablo Picasso's "Buste d'homme" is displayed ... (AFP/Getty Images/File) - Pablo Picasso's "Buste d'homme" is displayed during a preview of Sotheby's fall Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art, on October 30, in New York City. Several records were broken for artists at Sotheby's New York auction of impressionist and modern art, with $181 mln in sales, above the pre-auction estimate.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mario Tama)

]]> (AFP/Getty Images/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091105/photos_lf_afp/6974ff8bf31a7397c5882c480379ece5 (AFPTV) - Several records were broken for artists at Sotheby's New York auction of impressionist and modern art Wednesday, with 181 million dollars in sales, above the pre-auction estimate. Duration: 01:41(AFPTV)

]]> (AFPTV) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:46 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091105/capt.photo_1257448743100-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=104&q=85&sig=uSm1slR0fnlgHKW8tmO_6Q-- Several records were broken for artists at Sotheby's New ... (AFPTV) - Several records were broken for artists at Sotheby's New York auction of impressionist and modern art Wednesday, with 181 million dollars in sales, above the pre-auction estimate. Duration: 01:41(AFPTV)

]]> (AFPTV) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091104/ids_photos_ts/r3570989949.jpg (Reuters) - "Tete de femme," by artist Pablo Picasso, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $7-10 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:40:23 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091104/i/r3570989949.jpg?x=109&y=130&q=85&sig=JcD05EuU05kHL.NT7Mba4g-- "Tete de femme," by artist Pablo Picasso, which will ... (Reuters) - "Tete de femme," by artist Pablo Picasso, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $7-10 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091103/photos_us_rank_afp/363116f2dd7f3d3fc1dab77846b89598 (AFP) - Mirrored seal : A Sotheby's auction house employee holds an Imperial Khotan-Green Jade Seal over a mirror to reveal Chinese characters in London. (AFP/Carl de Souza)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:42:03 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091103/capt.photo_1257208885194-1-0.jpg?x=94&y=130&q=85&sig=BoOPatJRlw7e0SqYthM4ew-- Mirrored seal : A Sotheby's auction house employee holds ... (AFP) - Mirrored seal : A Sotheby's auction house employee holds an Imperial Khotan-Green Jade Seal over a mirror to reveal Chinese characters in London. (AFP/Carl de Souza)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/cce0f39491044184ba0da8cab4224eff (AP) - A Sotheby's employee looks at a 17th century grey jade water buffalo on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade water buffalo is to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 300,000 to 500,000 pounds (US$492,045 to 820,075 or euro 332,868 to 554,781). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:34:37 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.cce0f39491044184ba0da8cab4224eff.britain_auction_lst105.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=hMG.3YhTWGPGikGSy1jx9w-- A Sotheby's employee looks at a 17th century grey jade water ... (AP) - A Sotheby's employee looks at a 17th century grey jade water buffalo on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade water buffalo is to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 300,000 to 500,000 pounds (US$492,045 to 820,075 or euro 332,868 to 554,781). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/03ecbd22a52c4e6c901e0b4b4be6333a (AP) - A visitor looks at a pair of Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 'Famille Rose' soldier vases and covers on display at an auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The pair of vases is to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 80,000 to 120,000 pounds (US$131,212 to 196,818 or euro 88,764 to 133,147). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.03ecbd22a52c4e6c901e0b4b4be6333a.britain_auction_lst106.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=FuzuJgTU1Gg39Jnlq4vd0g-- A visitor looks at a pair of Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, ... (AP) - A visitor looks at a pair of Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 'Famille Rose' soldier vases and covers on display at an auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The pair of vases is to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 80,000 to 120,000 pounds (US$131,212 to 196,818 or euro 88,764 to 133,147). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/2a7e2ff6b2c447169d9523412b882f30 (AP) - Visitors look at a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial inscribed carved lacquer panel, top, and a Qianlong period parcel gilt bronze figure of Kalachakra, bottom, on display at an auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The lacquer panel and the Kalachakra figure are to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4, both with an estimated price of 80,000-120,000 pounds (US$131,212 to 196,818; euro 88,764 to 133,147). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:32:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.2a7e2ff6b2c447169d9523412b882f30.britain_auction_lst107.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=W6_l6.fpCJaHgLv.QAtxRg-- Visitors look at a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial inscribed ... (AP) - Visitors look at a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial inscribed carved lacquer panel, top, and a Qianlong period parcel gilt bronze figure of Kalachakra, bottom, on display at an auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The lacquer panel and the Kalachakra figure are to be auctioned in a sale on Nov. 4, both with an estimated price of 80,000-120,000 pounds (US$131,212 to 196,818; euro 88,764 to 133,147). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/90194246645b456eb60c9c482189180f (AP) - A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:01:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.90194246645b456eb60c9c482189180f.britain_auction_lst101.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=7dtDlW8HuxdgCLWpV6H8Yw-- A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, ... (AP) - A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/ea1e51716a374a5b9c78892a2cdff904 (AP) - A Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal is seen on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:01:06 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.ea1e51716a374a5b9c78892a2cdff904.britain_auction_lst102.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=55HvpwdxjmnRnR5sg_xKSg-- A Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade ... (AP) - A Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal is seen on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091102/481/b401d1701ae644018e3644cede6e8d52 (AP) - A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:55 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091102/capt.b401d1701ae644018e3644cede6e8d52.britain_auction_lst103.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=vFf.8rUU9qicSCQWahYlhw-- A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, ... (AP) - A Sotheby's employee shows off a Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, Imperial khotan-green jade seal on display at the auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The jade seal is to be auctioned in 'Fine Chinese Ceremics and Works of Art' sale on Nov. 4 with an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$656,060 to 984,090 or 443,824 to 665,737 euro). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/photos_lf_afp/82321c95f04eaccb166fc198cd4ec0ab (AFP) - "Self-Portrait" by Andy Warhol is on display during a preview of Sotheby's impressionist and modern art sale in New York, October 30. An Andy Warhol self-portrait hidden in a cupboard for 40 years will reappear at an upcoming auction in New York for more than a million dollars.(AFP/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:41:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091030/capt.photo_1256938727999-1-0.jpg?x=113&y=130&q=85&sig=eoFloTb9M3Zs4LU8Wkf2UQ-- "Self-Portrait" by Andy Warhol is on display during ... (AFP) - "Self-Portrait" by Andy Warhol is on display during a preview of Sotheby's impressionist and modern art sale in New York, October 30. An Andy Warhol self-portrait hidden in a cupboard for 40 years will reappear at an upcoming auction in New York for more than a million dollars.(AFP/Emmanuel Dunand)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/480/fa43f6818f36496c86e05914e8501af9 (AP) - People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:23:55 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091030/capt.fa43f6818f36496c86e05914e8501af9.art_lehman_auction_px102.jpg?x=92&y=130&q=85&sig=BRkHBvBCeGi44gogYPTcaA-- People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers ... (AP) - People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/480/e1b1dab7982d4784ae7f58a08b286a82 (AP) - People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:23:24 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091030/capt.e1b1dab7982d4784ae7f58a08b286a82.art_lehman_auction_px103.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=ioQrG69Ec5YOKvKAD0Xf8w-- People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers ... (AP) - People view artworks from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/480/ed4cf05158a34c798566aae8a91ca159 (AP) - People view art work from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:22:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091030/capt.ed4cf05158a34c798566aae8a91ca159.art_lehman_auction_px101.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=HcsL3JpuCaCphfbil8Y9Bg-- People view art work from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers ... (AP) - People view art work from the failed banking giant Lehman Brothers at Freeman's auction house in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The 200-plus pieces of modern and contemporary art scheduled to go up for bid on Sunday once lined the corridors and graced the board rooms of Lehman's offices in New York, Boston and Wilmington, Delaware. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/482/f29a4f564cda47e3a85345e590e2fcb3 (AP) - This photo released by Sotheby's, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 in New York, shows a 1965 self-portrait by Andy Warhol. The painting belongs to Cathy Naso, who was 17-years-old when she got a part-time job as a receptionist at Warhol's Factory. The painting will be auctioned at Sotheby's Nov. 11 sale of contemporary art. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091030/capt.f29a4f564cda47e3a85345e590e2fcb3.hidden_warhol_nyr101.jpg?x=130&y=129&q=85&sig=bEHqxHigXEsZDNlzpRd0dA-- This photo released by Sotheby's, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 in New ... (AP) - This photo released by Sotheby's, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 in New York, shows a 1965 self-portrait by Andy Warhol. The painting belongs to Cathy Naso, who was 17-years-old when she got a part-time job as a receptionist at Warhol's Factory. The painting will be auctioned at Sotheby's Nov. 11 sale of contemporary art. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091030/ids_photos_en/r3483323795.jpg (Reuters) - Christie's auction house is seen at Rockefeller Center in New York October 29, 2009. Christie's will host two upcoming sales, one on November 3, 2009 for Impressionist & Modern Art, and one on November 10, 2009 for Post-War & Contemporary Art, at the offices in New York. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT)

]]> (Reuters) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:01:20 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091030/i/r3483323795.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=SQdBVMFZQ1aaZARDKrJkPg-- Christie's auction house is seen at Rockefeller Center in ... (Reuters) - Christie's auction house is seen at Rockefeller Center in New York October 29, 2009. Christie's will host two upcoming sales, one on November 3, 2009 for Impressionist & Modern Art, and one on November 10, 2009 for Post-War & Contemporary Art, at the offices in New York. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r2148155539.jpg (Reuters) - "Untitled," by artist Joan Mitchell which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $5-7 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:34 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r2148155539.jpg?x=128&y=130&q=85&sig=guBbEcgo9htztnjB6zjE3Q-- "Untitled," by artist Joan Mitchell which will be ... (Reuters) - "Untitled," by artist Joan Mitchell which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $5-7 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r3250243118.jpg (Reuters) - "Large Vase of Flowers," by artist Jeff Koons which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $4-6 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:29:20 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r3250243118.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=ttdEJ4XdFkpQgh3M_Iy2ig-- "Large Vase of Flowers," by artist Jeff Koons which ... (Reuters) - "Large Vase of Flowers," by artist Jeff Koons which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $4-6 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r857378718.jpg (Reuters) - "Tunafish Disaster," by artist Andy Warhol which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $6-8 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:28:14 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r857378718.jpg?x=112&y=130&q=85&sig=87zEds8KYGgc_TFE6lQIXw-- "Tunafish Disaster," by artist Andy Warhol which will ... (Reuters) - "Tunafish Disaster," by artist Andy Warhol which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $6-8 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r2719955435.jpg (Reuters) - "Brothers Sausage," by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $9-12 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:27:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r2719955435.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=W5H.Tx1cGb801c4O._qAiQ-- "Brothers Sausage," by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat ... (Reuters) - "Brothers Sausage," by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $9-12 million on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r317015671.jpg (Reuters) - "Michael Jackson," by artist Andy Warhol which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $500,000-700,000 on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:27:07 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r317015671.jpg?x=98&y=130&q=85&sig=dPc.QBuCb1PvbRwqXQjosw-- "Michael Jackson," by artist Andy Warhol which will ... (Reuters) - "Michael Jackson," by artist Andy Warhol which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $500,000-700,000 on November 10, 2009 by Christie's during the Post-War & Contemporary Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r3658608666.jpg (Reuters) - "Le Pont du chermin de fer, Pontoise," by artist Camille Pissarro which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $3.5-4.5 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York, October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:25:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r3658608666.jpg?x=130&y=110&q=85&sig=PqDaYXJBwWhWMzVNxeYayQ-- "Le Pont du chermin de fer, Pontoise," by artist Camille ... (Reuters) - "Le Pont du chermin de fer, Pontoise," by artist Camille Pissarro which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $3.5-4.5 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York, October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r319828188.jpg (Reuters) - "Rosace," by artist Henri Matisse which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $3-4 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:14:34 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r319828188.jpg?x=82&y=130&q=85&sig=_PTaA.i__28GRmioZs9XqA-- "Rosace," by artist Henri Matisse which will be sold ... (Reuters) - "Rosace," by artist Henri Matisse which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $3-4 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r2654633599.jpg (Reuters) - "Danseuses," by artist Edgar Degas, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $7-9 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press review in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:10:04 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r2654633599.jpg?x=108&y=130&q=85&sig=fGIwplO6v.Qm6kaBKJnPtQ-- "Danseuses," by artist Edgar Degas, which will be ... (Reuters) - "Danseuses," by artist Edgar Degas, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $7-9 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press review in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r1059521869.jpg (Reuters) - "Composition II, with Red." by artist Piet Mondrian, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $4.5-6.5 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:06:46 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r1059521869.jpg?x=130&y=114&q=85&sig=LvGa0OLHoMtCAaU3o06s_Q-- "Composition II, with Red." by artist Piet Mondrian, ... (Reuters) - "Composition II, with Red." by artist Piet Mondrian, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $4.5-6.5 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091029/ids_photos_ts/r19286008.jpg (Reuters) - "Le basir," by sculptor Auguste Rodin, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $1.5-2 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:01:20 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091029/i/r19286008.jpg?x=92&y=130&q=85&sig=E6ZPBG4Lnwg2MRoyzkBwYw-- "Le basir," by sculptor Auguste Rodin, which will ... (Reuters) - "Le basir," by sculptor Auguste Rodin, which will be sold at auction at an estimated price between $1.5-2 million on November 3, 2009 by Christie's during the Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale, is seen at a press preview in New York October 29, 2009. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091028/photos_lf_afp/67f19e8025a26c816a387d313c85f4e1 (AFP/File) - A man walks past paintings by Iranian artists at an exhibition organised by Christie's in Dubai on October 25. The auction house has fetched the highest price for a work of contemporary Arab art at $662,500 for a double calligraphy by Egypt's Ahmed Mustafa.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

]]> (AFP/File) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:16:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091028/capt.photo_1256724270950-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=YtXePtatQRD6T2BbnbbcWQ-- A man walks past paintings by Iranian artists at an exhibition ... (AFP/File) - A man walks past paintings by Iranian artists at an exhibition organised by Christie's in Dubai on October 25. The auction house has fetched the highest price for a work of contemporary Arab art at $662,500 for a double calligraphy by Egypt's Ahmed Mustafa.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091028/480/63a0cd25b30b4125bc36da7271c6c4a5 (AP) - This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the front side of a rare miniature portrait of Russian Czar Peter the Great in a diamond-encrusted frame. The back side, not shown, is engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:15:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091028/capt.63a0cd25b30b4125bc36da7271c6c4a5.russian_treasure_nyr101.jpg?x=97&y=130&q=85&sig=1S0TsZd3r1PM.qLyUprdgg-- This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the front side of a rare ... (AP) - This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the front side of a rare miniature portrait of Russian Czar Peter the Great in a diamond-encrusted frame. The back side, not shown, is engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091028/480/fd5f44f4ecf4485ab4416603abb09f39 (AP) - This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the back side of a rare miniature Russian award portrait frame, engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The front side, not shown, has a portrait of Russian Czar Peter the Great in a diamond-encrusted frame. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:14:58 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091028/capt.fd5f44f4ecf4485ab4416603abb09f39.russian_treasure_nyr102.jpg?x=97&y=130&q=85&sig=Z9_wGFKLeFi2B2x_TCeXSA-- This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the back side of a rare ... (AP) - This photo provided by Sotheby's shows the back side of a rare miniature Russian award portrait frame, engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The front side, not shown, has a portrait of Russian Czar Peter the Great in a diamond-encrusted frame. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091028/480/7f0945712a6c41c9ab87d2d1ce644bda (AP) - This photo combination provided by Sotheby's shows the front and back of a rare miniature Russian award portrait in a diamond-encrusted frame. The front, left, features a portrait of Czar Peter the Great. The back, right, is engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:14:16 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091028/capt.7f0945712a6c41c9ab87d2d1ce644bda.russian_treasure_nyr103.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=BH0WZSIDv6o_Dmqp24928w-- This photo combination provided by Sotheby's shows the front ... (AP) - This photo combination provided by Sotheby's shows the front and back of a rare miniature Russian award portrait in a diamond-encrusted frame. The front, left, features a portrait of Czar Peter the Great. The back, right, is engraved with a triple-crowned, imperial double-headed eagle. The early 18th century piece will be sold at Sotheby's auction house on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 and is expected to fetch $80,000 to $120,000. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) NO SALES

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091025/photos_lf_afp/dfb1b0fbb464cf4e1999ddfc45106deb (AFP) - Seasoned auctioneer Jussi Pylkkanen, the director of Christie's in Europe and the Middle East, speaks during an exhibition in Dubai. Christie's will host its seventh auction of international modern and contemporary art in the Gulf emirate on October 27.(AFP/Karim Sahib)

]]> (AFP) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:51:32 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091025/capt.photo_1256507461638-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=71&q=85&sig=HkTPEvDtry051NDM2_blIg-- Seasoned auctioneer Jussi Pylkkanen, the director of Christie's ... (AFP) - Seasoned auctioneer Jussi Pylkkanen, the director of Christie's in Europe and the Middle East, speaks during an exhibition in Dubai. Christie's will host its seventh auction of international modern and contemporary art in the Gulf emirate on October 27.(AFP/Karim Sahib)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/482/014d2a35577245fbb760b200970aa783 (AP) - This image provided by Christie's Images Ltd., shows a Michael Jackson portrait painted by Andy Warhol in 1984. Christie's auction house will offer up a portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol in New York on Nov. 10. The auction house told The Associated Press on Friday Oct. 23, 2009 that the 30-by-26-inch portrait should fetch an estimated $500,000 to $700,000. (AP Photo/Christies)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:42:57 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.014d2a35577245fbb760b200970aa783.people_warhol_jackson_la113.jpg?x=111&y=130&q=85&sig=ol5EmMIQEPIcPcAogc6KPg-- This image provided by Christie's Images Ltd., shows a Michael ... (AP) - This image provided by Christie's Images Ltd., shows a Michael Jackson portrait painted by Andy Warhol in 1984. Christie's auction house will offer up a portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol in New York on Nov. 10. The auction house told The Associated Press on Friday Oct. 23, 2009 that the 30-by-26-inch portrait should fetch an estimated $500,000 to $700,000. (AP Photo/Christies)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/f0eff86c1cb442cd9464a200fb1870b1 (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million british pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's November Geneva & December New York Magnificent Jewels sales. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:36:32 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.f0eff86c1cb442cd9464a200fb1870b1.britain_diamonds_llp103.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=izBamR8JCMgDMlKd_nElvQ-- An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified ... (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million british pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's November Geneva & December New York Magnificent Jewels sales. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/6939c3e75d8e43d4acb6d4e72f9eee69 (AP) - An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing 3 rings, one with cushion modified brilliant-cut vivid green diamond weighting 2.52 carats, one with a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, and one with a fancy pink cushion-shaped diamond weighting 6.63 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. . (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:20:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.6939c3e75d8e43d4acb6d4e72f9eee69.britain_diamonds_llp104.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=Jzjvnv63kmCnNLz2zvxc.g-- An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing ... (AP) - An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing 3 rings, one with cushion modified brilliant-cut vivid green diamond weighting 2.52 carats, one with a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, and one with a fancy pink cushion-shaped diamond weighting 6.63 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. . (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/df95685ab5da48a0871fcaee74199313 (AP) - An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing a ring with a cushion modified brilliant-cut vivid green diamond weighting 2.52 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The largest vivid green diamond ever to appear at auction, is estimated to fetch between US$3.1 million and US$5.1 million at Sotheby's November Geneva & December New York Magnificent Jewels sales. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:16:29 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.df95685ab5da48a0871fcaee74199313.britain_diamonds_llp101.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=Ul68Lrd3O036fE4aBkLBiQ-- An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing ... (AP) - An auction house worker poses for the photographers wearing a ring with a cushion modified brilliant-cut vivid green diamond weighting 2.52 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The largest vivid green diamond ever to appear at auction, is estimated to fetch between US$3.1 million and US$5.1 million at Sotheby's November Geneva & December New York Magnificent Jewels sales. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/5994666b883344c8b335f04aa1937b3a (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million British pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:36:24 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.5994666b883344c8b335f04aa1937b3a.britain_diamonds_llp103.jpg?x=106&y=130&q=85&sig=Z6bKPB9c.GVgGvERjuIYzA-- An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified ... (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million British pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/12f02c032fb84abaa785426f5dbb373d (AP) - A set of ruby and diamond necklace and diamond earrings from the 19th century that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The necklace made of 24 cushion-shaped rubies balanced with 24 similarly shaped diamonds, along with the matching earrings, property of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, is estimated to fetch some 530,000-975,000 US dollars, (some 318,000-586,000 British pounds, some 212,000-650,000 euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:32:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.12f02c032fb84abaa785426f5dbb373d.britain_diamonds_llp105.jpg?x=130&y=90&q=85&sig=Perw0F7fM4na3q14e1M3Dg-- A set of ruby and diamond necklace and diamond earrings from ... (AP) - A set of ruby and diamond necklace and diamond earrings from the 19th century that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The necklace made of 24 cushion-shaped rubies balanced with 24 similarly shaped diamonds, along with the matching earrings, property of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, is estimated to fetch some 530,000-975,000 US dollars, (some 318,000-586,000 British pounds, some 212,000-650,000 euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091023/481/41b96a716f7f48d7b2d427aff1c2d423 (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million British pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:31:26 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091023/capt.41b96a716f7f48d7b2d427aff1c2d423.britain_diamonds_llp102.jpg?x=85&y=130&q=85&sig=srpIlkwJJPECv2CUZ0FbOg-- An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified ... (AP) - An auction house worker holds a vivid blue pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond weighting 5.96 carats, that will be part of an upcoming auction, in central London, Friday Oct. 23, 2009. The diamond is estimated to fetch some 5.6-7.6 million US dollars, (some 3.3-4.5 million British pounds, some 3.7-5 million euros) at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sales in Geneva and New York. (AP Photos/Lefteris Pitarakis)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091022/481/5a750ac6ee774c388fb1696853abcc4f (AP) - A security guard stands next to a painting named 'Untitled , Hospital Series' by Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi during a Christie's auction press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The painting is estimated US$1,025,600 to US$1,538,500. and will be auction on Nov. 29. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:08:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091022/capt.5a750ac6ee774c388fb1696853abcc4f.hong_kong_auction_xvy104.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=SwRz6.2SeN.F0Lk1DZjDbA-- A security guard stands next to a painting named 'Untitled , ... (AP) - A security guard stands next to a painting named 'Untitled , Hospital Series' by Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi during a Christie's auction press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The painting is estimated US$1,025,600 to US$1,538,500. and will be auction on Nov. 29. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091022/481/6b6c5d9ff31147498a94d4267bbfafb6 (AP) - A Qianlong period white jade water buffalo is displayed during a Christie's press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The jade is estimated over US$1,920,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:07:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091022/capt.6b6c5d9ff31147498a94d4267bbfafb6.hong_kong_auction_xvy103.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=_jKajxFTo2LW.RSTwrPBaQ-- A Qianlong period white jade water buffalo is displayed during ... (AP) - A Qianlong period white jade water buffalo is displayed during a Christie's press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The jade is estimated over US$1,920,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091022/481/145b61897ba340afa774c1e7b9561222 (AP) - An early Ming underglaze-blue pear-shaped bottle vase is displayed during a Christie's auction press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The vase is estimated over US$2,300,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:06:51 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091022/capt.145b61897ba340afa774c1e7b9561222.hong_kong_auction_xvy102.jpg?x=87&y=130&q=85&sig=x9DrYvpp2Pf3BkZU5lpymA-- An early Ming underglaze-blue pear-shaped bottle vase is displayed ... (AP) - An early Ming underglaze-blue pear-shaped bottle vase is displayed during a Christie's auction press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The vase is estimated over US$2,300,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091022/481/a3bc101eeaeb477e9ea7aef5a5bc8acf (AP) - Tsang Chi Fan, Christie's vice president and senior specialist of Chinese ceramics and works of its art department, holds a octagonal inlaid mother-of-pearl lacquer box during a press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The box is estimated over US$2,600,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:05:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091022/capt.a3bc101eeaeb477e9ea7aef5a5bc8acf.hong_kong_auction_xvy101.jpg?x=130&y=94&q=85&sig=8ekG56QKxErzQzuoya4Q4Q-- Tsang Chi Fan, Christie's vice president and senior specialist ... (AP) - Tsang Chi Fan, Christie's vice president and senior specialist of Chinese ceramics and works of its art department, holds a octagonal inlaid mother-of-pearl lacquer box during a press preview in Hong Kong Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The box is estimated over US$2,600,000 and will be auction on Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091020/ids_photos_ts/r2279221556.jpg (Reuters) - An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance painter Raphael's fresco 'Head of a Muse' at Christie's auction house in London October 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:27:09 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091020/i/r2279221556.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=b2nlxWCgUYYbWMfKeWLN6A-- An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance ... (Reuters) - An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance painter Raphael's fresco 'Head of a Muse' at Christie's auction house in London October 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091020/481/3007b337abc74986820d9710e5629fc5 (AP) - An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Jackie Pearson holds an artwork entitled 'Hope' by artist Peter Howson, that is part of a large sale of work by the notorious artist, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, in Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish painter Peter Howson became famous following his painting of singers Madonna and Mick Jagger, and now has about 200 of his works put on sale at McTear's Auctioneers. (AP Photo / Danny Lawson, PA)

]]> (AP) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:06:22 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091020/capt.3007b337abc74986820d9710e5629fc5.britain_howson_art_sale_lon814.jpg?x=130&y=75&q=85&sig=yP4U4E2IuE0De2m_y8TEEQ-- An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Jackie Pearson holds an ... (AP) - An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Jackie Pearson holds an artwork entitled 'Hope' by artist Peter Howson, that is part of a large sale of work by the notorious artist, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, in Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish painter Peter Howson became famous following his painting of singers Madonna and Mick Jagger, and now has about 200 of his works put on sale at McTear's Auctioneers. (AP Photo / Danny Lawson, PA)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091020/481/0e5eed3cc93b4423883bc7fe641f9f9f (AP) - An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Magda Ketterer holds an artwork entitled 'Hope' by artist Peter Howson, that is part of a large sale of work by the notorious artist, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, in Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish painter Peter Howson became famous following his painting of pop singer Madonna, and now has about 200 of his works put on sale at McTear's Auctioneers. (AP Photo / Danny Lawson, PA)

]]> (AP) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:04:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091020/capt.0e5eed3cc93b4423883bc7fe641f9f9f.britain_howson_art_sale_lon813.jpg?x=103&y=130&q=85&sig=BtzNmmNUbe4BVSewTju38g-- An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Magda Ketterer holds an ... (AP) - An employee of McTear's Auctioneers, Magda Ketterer holds an artwork entitled 'Hope' by artist Peter Howson, that is part of a large sale of work by the notorious artist, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009, in Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish painter Peter Howson became famous following his painting of pop singer Madonna, and now has about 200 of his works put on sale at McTear's Auctioneers. (AP Photo / Danny Lawson, PA)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091020/ids_photos_en/r106813126.jpg (Reuters) - An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance painter Raphael's fresco 'Head of a Muse' at Christie's auction house in London October 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:49:57 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091020/i/r106813126.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=tN8nRrNMC7Lu22M56B89JA-- An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance ... (Reuters) - An employee poses for photographers at the unveiling of Renaissance painter Raphael's fresco 'Head of a Muse' at Christie's auction house in London October 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/lf/110703auctions/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Auction/ss/events/lf/110703auctions/im:/091019/photos_ts_afp/866d4dcab69af83567cc6f895a7ef0b3 (AFP/Getty Images) - A sample of hair from Elvis Presley is displyed at the Leslie Hindman auction house in Chicago, Illinois. A clump of Elvis Presley's hair has sold for $18,300 dollars, while one of his shirts has raised $62,000 dollars at an auction of memorabilia belonging to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.(AFP/Getty Images/Scott Olson)

]]> (AFP/Getty Images) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:33:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091019/capt.photo_1255944706829-1-0.jpg?x=96&y=130&q=85&sig=oqYMInyrpdT2SiSp27UMLA-- A sample of hair from Elvis Presley is displyed at the Leslie ... (AFP/Getty Images) - A sample of hair from Elvis Presley is displyed at the Leslie Hindman auction house in Chicago, Illinois. A clump of Elvis Presley's hair has sold for $18,300 dollars, while one of his shirts has raised $62,000 dollars at an auction of memorabilia belonging to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.(AFP/Getty Images/Scott Olson)

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