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The Art World ‘Mystery Buyers’ Who Spend Big and Stay Secret

WHO, ME?

This week, Christie’s sold Andy Warhol’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe, “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,” for $195 million. The purchaser remains unknown—like many other big-spending buyers.

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