There has been much conjecture in traditional gallery circles that collectors were not likely to buy works of art over the internet without first seeing them in person. But surprise – that’s not proving to be the case. “‘That we would be selling works in the $20,000, $30,000, and $40,000 range is a surprise,” says the president of Sothebys.com, which was launched by its Manhattan auction-house parent in January” – Business Week