A stunning group of postwar masterpieces from a storied German collection and a terrifying Francis Bacon triptych powered the house to its highest auction tally in history.
The auction quashed speculation that the market’s in trouble.
The good news? There were some surprises, lots of American buyers, and a total within estimate.
Rich Offerings, Some Doubts, at New York May Sales
Awards Season
Impressionist/Modern and Contemporary Art
May 16, 2008 
