Arts and entertainment
February 2, 2018
Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvador Mundi" was on exhibition leading up to the sale. Image credit: Christie's
By Staff reports
Auction house Christie’s is leading the global art market with total sales in 2017 totaling $6.6 billion, an increase of 26 percent compared to 2016.
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