CLEAN : Richter, Bacon, Rothko featured at Sotheby's Spring Sales collection

The video unveils Sotheby's May auction series, highlighting its potential to match last season's record-breaking $1.3 billion art sale. Key artworks include a Richter seascape and pieces by Roscoe and Agnes Martin. Despite the pandemic's impact on seller confidence, the art market remains resilient, encouraging sellers to participate following November's success.

What was the record-breaking sales figure achieved by Sotheby's in their last season?

• $1.3 million

• $1.3 billion

• $1.3 trillion

• $1.3 thousand

Which artwork is mentioned as one of the leading lots in the auction?

• A Van Gogh painting

• A Picasso sculpture

• A Monet landscape

• A Richter seascape

Which artist's work is NOT mentioned as part of the auction highlights?

• Alberto Jacobetti

• Agnes Martin

• Sigmar Polka

• Claude Monet

How did the pandemic initially affect the art market according to the transcript?

• It boosted seller confidence.

• It had no impact.

• It increased art prices.

• It decreased seller confidence.

What encouraged sellers to participate in the current auction?

• A decrease in art prices

• A change in auction location

• The success of the November auction

• A new marketing strategy