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An Avid Collector Shares His Secrets

London | October 2017

For Raymond Learsy, collecting art is not a hobby, but a true passion. Sotheby’s Chairman Lisa Dennison sat down with Mr. Learsy in his Tribeca loft to discuss his thoughts on collecting art. The Collection of Raymond Learsy will be offered October 5-6 in London within our Contemporary Art Evening, Contemporary Art Day, and Italian Sales.

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