The future looks bright for sales in the global art scene

Developments in the international art scene are moving at breakneck pace, reports Des O'Sullivan

'Le Bassin aux nympheas' by Claude Monet at Sothebys on May 12 ($40m-$60m).

The international art market is increasingly evolving towards the now. Developments happening at breakneck pace are reflected in the annual May New York sales of big-league international art, live-streamed of course, and available to view around the world.

'Femme assise pres d'une fenetre' (Marie-Therese)' by Pablo Picasso at Christie's, estimated in the region of $55 million.