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Sotheby's profit surges on strong revenue

The art auction house had struggled with drawing bidders during the economic downturn

Sotheby's fourth-quarter earnings rose 31%, beating analysts' estimates, driven primarily by higher auction commission revenue.

The art auction house had struggled with drawing bidders during the economic downturn, but the art market has improved in recent months.

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