Sotheby Wins in 2004

Turnover at fine art auctions in 2004 jumped by more than 30% on 2003 - much of this growth was due to high-profile auctions hosted by Sothebys and Christies.
With strong demand in the US art market, no less than 378 went for over a million dollars. Sothebys ran out a clear winner in the race for million-plus sales, with 223 over the year. The flagship auction was the break-up of the Whitney collection in May with "Le Garcon a la Pipe" by Pablo Picasso fetching USD 93 million, an all-time record for any artwork.
Other big sales contributing to the 75% rise in Sotheby's fine art turnover, included the USD 35 million price tag for Paul Gauguin "Maternite II" in November and the USD 28 million paid for Amedeo Modigliani "Jeanne Hebuterne devant une porte".

Detail - Modigliani
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