All this is relatively easy to understand, it is surprising that we have cities such fuss
I was more interested in another question: if in the case of public auctions information about the transactions can not be published and, therefore, is publicly available, as is the case with the tracking of gallery sales?
In Europe, all based on the vigilance and severity of sanctions, the fiscal authorities, which keep people in constant fear and accompany the development of law-abiding and civic-mindedness. Of course, the committed transactions "in black", in cash (for the French it - as a fast ride for Russian), but I think that such a tiny minority: cash pay 3000 euros more expensive items prohibited by law.
But in Russia, I think, the fiscal system has not reached perfection in Europe, so that even the most highly moral gallerist (do not be offended at me, dear gallery owners, you know how many good words I have written about you, and with what affection I regarded the profession, or at least to some of its officials!) may get the idea: Do not play me in the "commission"? He arranges a deal, gets his commission, and everyone is happy - except the artist: the public sale was not, the seller sold to the buyer = private transaction, the right route has covered one place. A? As you my idea? You already thought about this? Well, please, what I say
