The world record for a work of art sold at auction was broken in early February 2010, when a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti sold for $104.3m (including commission and taxes) at Sotheby’s in London.

美术作品价格的世界纪录在2010年2月被打破了，阿尔伯特•贾柯梅蒂的一件雕塑在伦敦的索斯比卖了$104.3m（含佣金和税费）。

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He makes more money on his oils, watercolors and fine art sculptures, which he does on commission from universities, museums and other clients.

他挣钱多靠绘制油画、水彩画，以及美术雕塑制品，他这些作品要从一些大学、博物馆及其他客户的销售中提成。

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At night, it's St. Louis' only commission-free art gallery that supports local and national artists.

它是圣路易斯唯一一家在晚上为当地和国家艺术家提供服务支持的免费艺术馆。

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The commission, from Art on the Underground, is part of celebrations to mark the Tube's 150th anniversary.

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Alexopoulos created a multi-channel digital animation exhibit for the Torrence Art Museum and a site-specific commission for the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

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Occasionally, too, an individual comes along to commission an important work of art or architecture like Planar House designed by the Stephen Holl (who is, however, already a name in architecture, thus less an investment risk).

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