Another Successful Week for Christie's -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Many new buyers, record prices and lots of enthusiasm marked the Postwar and Contemporary sale at Christie's. One of Jasper Johns "Flags" sold for $28.4 million far above the $10 - $15 million estimate. The painting was only owned by one previous owner, the late Michael Crichton. Mr Crichton's offered collection totaled $93.3 million, the highest ever total for a post-war collection. GL

Postwar and Contemporary Sale Is Stunning Success at Christie's - NYTimes.com