Claude Monet sells for $41m

"Le Pont Du Chemin De Fer A Argenteuil" (1873, see right) by Claude Monet sold yesterday for a record breaking $41,481,000 (£20.9m). Christies of New York ran the auction which set a new record for French impressionist artist.

The previous best for a Claude Monet was set last year when "1904 Nympheas" sold for $36.5m (£18.6m). Christies said the buyer wishes to remain anonymous, yet some sources are reporting the Nahmad family have purchased the painting.