In the global art game, you can keep track of all the auction action at Artfact.com, the leading database of auction-sale results for fine and decorative arts, covering sales in five continents.

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With the fall auction season kicking into high gear, the global art market is facing a series of critical stress tests.

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Online auction giant eBay posted earnings after the bell on Wednesday and was surging on strong results, while global commodity powerhouse Freeport McMoran narrowly beat estimates.

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