Leicestershire Council auctions off art collection for over £170,000

"An oil on canvas, painted by the late artist Avinash Chandra, sold for a staggering £16,000 – making it the most expensive painting sold at the auction.

Leicestershire County Council is aiming to cut £79 million from its budget over the next four years, and said that the money raised from the auction would be reinvested in museums."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  Blottr
On:  01/01/12
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