By selling artworks he would like to study in Europe.
Instead he lived on the streets and sold artworks to passers-by.
This week, it's Sotheby's turn to crow about being chosen to sell artwork from a major estate.
Private collectors have been known to earn huge profits by selling artworks after their display in major museums.
Most museums sell only at public auction, but the Modern has a history of selling artworks in a number of ways.
Whenever she got into financial trouble she would sell artwork directly from the walls of her home to dealers for cash.
An art gallery or dealer who sells artworks on an artist's behalf, typically takes a percentage of the price.
They sold carpets, artwork, automobiles and other items of value from the former royal palaces.
In 2009 the duo started another label, called "Misc", this time for selling artworks and other products.
Today it is home to a boutique that sells artwork and hand-woven rugs.
