Gilkes, 38, a former auctioneer who is now dating tennis star Maria Sharapova, had set up Paddle 8 after observing that attendance at traditional auctions was dwindling. His company, which was likened to"an online Christie's for contemporary art", expanded rapidly, attracting millions from investors.
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