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Abu Dhabi is gaining ground in the art market, says Christie’s CEO

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Abu Dhabi is an increasingly important market for Middle Eastern art, with Christie’s seeking a regular auction calendar in the city, says the auction house's chief executive Bonnie Brennan.

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