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Sotheby's faces a challenge to its $180 million Van Gogh auction, with claims that the artwork was sold under duress. BBC World reported the challenge on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Sotheby's said it will work with the heirs of the family who previously owned the artwork to try to reach a solution. The reporting did not give further details on the nature of the duress claims or on any legal action taken so far.