New York Auction Week: Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips Results

The auction held in New York concluded on November 16, 2018, featuring masterpieces from Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips aimed at discerning collectors. Christie's Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale garnered $279 million, falling short of the $300 million forecast and significantly lower than the $480 million achieved in 2017, with 85% of items sold (52 out of 61). Highlights included Monet's 'Le bassin aux nymphéas' at $31 million and Picasso's 'La Lampe' at $29.6 million. Sotheby's total reached $315 million, an increase from $269.6 million in 2017, with 75.4% sold (49 out of 65). Christie's An American Place sale brought in $317 million, featuring Edward Hopper's 'Chop Suey' at a record $91.9 million. Noteworthy unsold works included van Gogh's 'Coin de Jardin avec Papillons' at Christie's.