French court throws out appeal over Yves St Laurent Chinese bronzes as Christie's sale begins

Feb. 23, 2009
A French judge has thrown out an appeal over Chinese bronze fountain heads heading for Christie's auction block as part of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's estate.
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