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Bonhams Schedules 20th and 21st Century Art Day Sale to Close on 16 October 2026, Led by Fernando Botero and Alex Katz
The upcoming London auction features a prominent Sydney-consigned bronze sculpture and a striking portrait from an important European collection.
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