Oil-rich nation breaks record for money spent on art.
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Since we've just counted down the 15 Richest Living Artists, let's talk dudes that pay big money for paintings. Culture Monsterreports that an oil-rich nation Qatar has paid over $250 million for Cezanne's The Card Players. That smashes the previous record price, $140 paid for a Jackson Pollock painting. Deep pockets.
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