Impressionist and Modern auction sales kick off in London ; will test the strength of the global art market . Popularity for Impressionist and Modern artworks still high , in spite of problems in the global financial markets . Star lots of sales at Bonhams and Sotheby 's include paintings by Monet , Klimt , Modigliani and Picasso . Despite a rocky year in the financial markets , Newman believes that the range and depth of works in the sale at Sotheby 's reflects confidence in the market . Comment:
Impressionist and Modern auction sales kick off in London ; will test the strength of the global art market . Popularity for Impressionist and Modern artworks still high , in spite of problems in the global financial markets . Star lots of sales at Bonhams and Sotheby 's include paintings by Monet , Klimt , Modigliani and Picasso . Comment: