“A SCANDAL TO SHAKE THE ART MARKET TO ITS FOUNDATIONS”

Christie’s auction house has turned state’s evidence and told anti-trust investigators from the United States Justice Department about an alleged deal with Sotheby’s to limit competition on sellers’ commissions. Watch for the lawsuits to start flying. – The Telegraph (UK)

• CHRISTIE’S/SOTHEBY’S PRICE FIXING SCANDAL could have big repercussions for art Down Under. – Sydney Morning Herald
  
  
• Australian dealers have long suspected collusion. – The Age (Melbourne)