Charles-Antoine Coypel, – Painting awakening sleeping Genius, oil on canvas. New world auction record. Sold for $937,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2007

NEW YORK.-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.” (courtesy www.Artdaily.org)