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When was interest first shown in Latin American art?

Latin American art has always been highly sought after by international collectors. Since the colonial period, works of art have been exported and collected by the aristocracy. The United States has shown interest in Spanish Colonial works of art and 20th-Century masterpieces since early last century. However, auctions for Latin American art started in 1979, and their presence has helped consolidate the market as we know it today.

What are the most important selling points of Latin American art for collect