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There are in the world well over 3000 auction houses essentially devoted to fine arts i.e. largely to paintings. Whereas the well known Christie's and Sotheby's are virtually established on a global basis and handle some three quarters of that business, there are a number of smaller houses also auctioning high value items. Some of them have bases in several countries or in several cities of the same country.

The aim of the globaucal.com  site - meaning global auction alert - is to provide information on "major" upcoming auctions on a worldwide basis; "major" meaning auctions including items - essentially paintings - likely to draw high bids. Though there is considerable information on the web pertaining to fine arts auctions, a totally neutral, easily accessible and global source seems to be lacking. Nearing that aim will take considerable time as well as the cooperation of the relevant auction houses so that the information provided be as reliable and pertinent as possible.