Charles-Antoine Coypel sets new record at Christie’s, NYC

Sunday, 07 October 2007 12:26

NEW YORK CITY - Nicholas Hall, International Director, and Ben Hall, Head of Old Master Paintings, Christie’s New York, say: “We were delighted with the results from today’s sale, with an 87% sold by value rate confirming our belief in the new International Old Masters sale calendar – simply put, our clients like to buy in October.

The top ten lots alone saw some remarkable results, with three of the works being purchased online utilizing Christie’s LIVE™ and a new world auction record set for Charles-Antoine Coypel. We were encouraged by the wide interest from clients in Europe, Asia and the Americas - and notably the Italian collectors turned out in force. We were also heartened by the response of those who viewed Ruben’s Two studies of a young man during our five-day pre-sale exhibition. The first time this majestic oil study was seen in the United States, we look forward to its sale this December in London.”

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