From Australia:
Taking the shine off granny's silver
April 12, 2004
National - www.smh.com.au

"Ever wanted a Chinese tureen modelled as a crab? That'll set you back $380,000. Peter Fish reports on some outlandish trends in collectables.
Today's collectables buyers are taking a walk on the wild side, and on their shopping list are modernistic images and art that's striking - sometimes even grotesque. These days almost anything goes, as long as it's not what mum and dad like."
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