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The Billion Dollar Brushstroke: Attorney's art platform secures $1B+ in committed listings in first month - positioned for rapid growth.
An entertainment and creative arts lawyer's bold vision for a revolutionary online art auction platform, Lloyds Auctions, launched on January 1, 2026, and has already secured over $1 billion in committed art listings, including more than 3000 pieces within its first few weeks, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing art-tech platforms in history.
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