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The world of art and antiques is in a constant state of flux, with events such as the US terrorist attacks and the collapse of Enron, as well as factors closer to home, having a huge impact on prices, trends and buying patterns, reports Ivan Macquisten.
During the first week in February 2002, the price of gold rose bymore than £16 an ounce - an 8% increase. Why did this happen? The main
reason is that a series of investment scandals culminating in
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