Old Masters prove a big draw

Classic paintings by Guardi and Turner sold for huge money in London, writes Des O’Sullivan

A Guardi from the Guinness collection and a Turner landscape were the standout lots at classic art and Old Master sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in London.

The Rialto Bridge with the Palazzo dei Camerlenghi by Francesco Guardi sold for £26.2m at Christie’s.