Christie's New York announced that its 20/21 Spring Marquee Week achieved more than $1.45 billion across nine sales of Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art, according to a company press release dated May 23, 2026. The total represents the highest ever for a May Marquee Week.
The sales included works from renowned artists, with highlights such as a painting by Claude Monet and a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti. Specific prices for individual lots were not immediately available in the verified release.
Christie's attributed the success to strong global demand and a robust art market. The week featured both live and online bidding, attracting collectors from around the world.
