The sluggish art market may post less of an obstacle for Delisle than concerns about the painting’s origins, said David Silcox, president of Sotheby’s in Canada.
“The market’s down appreciably, but it’s not as bad as thought,” Silcox said. “In Canada there are certainly people who could afford US$50 million, but they’d not go near it if there’s a whisper of doubt about the authenticity.’’
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