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Amid Protests and an Early Closure Announcement, Art Basel Paris Finds Buyers for Its Safest Bets

By Elisa Carollo 20 min read 3 views 0 comments
Amid Protests and an Early Closure Announcement, Art Basel Paris Finds Buyers for Its Safest Bets
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The fair announced that it will conclude its 2026 edition on Friday evening in response to protests planned in the French capital for Saturday. Yet despite the unrest in the streets, a Modigliani priced above $100 million and eight-figure sales set an optimistic tone at the Grand Palais and VIP collectors came ready to buy.

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