British Airways is auctioning millions of dollars worth of lounge art in a hasty attempt to raise cash – see the extravagant collection

Artwork from British Airways is on the auction block at Sotheby's as the airline attempts to weather the industry downturn by turning to any and all means to raise funds. Pieces from British artists like Bridget Riley and George Shaw hang in British Airways lounges across its network and in its headquarters near Heathrow Airport. Nearly all pieces sold so far sold for higher than their estimated values with one selling for around $2.5 million. On the auction block this month at… (www.yahoo.com) Mehr...