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Transparency: The 10 Most Expensive Pieces of Art Ever Sold

Last week, Alberto Giacometti's sculpture Walking Man I became the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction, narrowly beating...

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Last week, Alberto Giacometti's sculpture Walking Man I became the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction, narrowly beating Picasso's Boy with Pipe, the previous record holder. Our latest Transparency is a look at the most expensive art pieces ever sold.

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