Monet, Vlaminck, Picasso lead at Christie's auction

New York, 5 May (EFE).- Claude Monet's 'Les Peuplier' and Maurice de Vlaminck's 'Paysage de Banlieue' led at Christie's Impressionist and Modern Art auction, fetching 22.5 million dollars while Pablo Picasso's 'Les Femme d'Alger' commanded over 21 million. The price paid for Vlaminck's 'Paysage de Banlieue' sets a new record for the French artist.