Trophy artworks including Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi propel Christie’s sales to £5.1bn

Christie’s sold seven out of the top 10 highest-value auction lots around the world last year – boosted by Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi.

Global sales increased 26% in 2017 to £5.1bn (or $6.6bn, up 21%), led by the most expensive artwork …

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