These few days in early December, when transactions were particularly active, proved yet again that Americans still dominate the contemporary art market.
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At Art Basel Miami Beach , even bananas sold like hot cakes… While Maurizio Cattelan 's Comedian created a buzz when it was bought several times at $120,000, many galleries were delighted to be sold out. "We sold our entire stand very quickly. It included several pieces by Ebony G. Patterson, at $65,000 each, and David Antonio Cruz, whose work was integrated into Mickalene Thomas's show at the Bass Museum," said Monique Meloche of the eponymous Chicago gallery. And to quote Jessica Silverman, whose gallery is in San Francisco, "We have never had such amazing success at Art Basel Miami Beach before. We sold 48 works in the first three days alone, including three large-scale bronze sculptures by Woody De Othello for $175,000 each." One of the highlights of the…
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