London Saw Few Auction Shakeups as Guarantees Steadied the Market

If the £131 million total achieved at Sotheby’s the previous evening suggested that the art market continues to move forward with remarkable composure—seemingly unfazed by wars, political fractures and a global economy unraveling in slow motion—Christie’s set out to reinforce the point yesterday (March 5) with its three-session marquee evening sale. The proceedings unfolded largely without drama, following what often felt like a carefully prearranged script, ultimately delivering the auction house...