Christie’s art auction set to break sales records

CHRISTIE’S yesterday unveiled the masterpieces which could claim a new sales record in Europe.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2007 - 00:00

Sherna Noah

Over £400 million (€600m) worth of art is going under the hammer at Sotheby’s and Christie’s biannual Impressionist, Modern, Post War and Contemporary Art sales next week.

Both auction houses could set a new record in Europe for a week of sales, by smashing the present high of £153m.

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Courts Place: Europe Person: Christie Person: Francis Bacon Person: Sophia Loren Person: Andy Warhol Person: Brigitte Bardot Person: Rothco Person: Auerbach Event: Post War Event: Art Evening Sale Organisation: Christie

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