CLEAN : Sothebys contemporary auction strongest ever

The video discusses the art sales at Sotheby's in 2014, highlighting a $1.6 billion turnover. It features Francis Bacon's 1977 self-portrait diptych, estimated at £13-18 million, which hasn't been seen since 1993. Additionally, it covers Richter's 1986 abstract painting, valued at £14-18 million, previously exhibited at the Ludwig Museum in Cologne.

What was the total value of contemporary art sold by Sotheby's in 2014?

• $2 billion

• $1.8 billion

• $1.6 billion

• $1.2 billion

How many self-portrait diptychs did Francis Bacon create?

• Two

• Five

• Four

• Three

When was Francis Bacon's self-portrait diptych last seen publicly before the current auction?

• 1985

• 1993

• 1990

• 2000

What is the estimated value range for Gerhard Richter's abstract painting?

• £12 to £16 million

• £14 to £18 million

• £16 to £20 million

• £10 to £15 million

Where was Gerhard Richter's painting displayed for many years?

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

• The Ludwig Museum in Cologne

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art