"The Fall season for Latin American Art at auction was one of the most successful in years, Sotheby's achieved market leadership with a total of $15,507,000,the highest total for a Latin American auction since 2000. Christie's also achieved great results, which totaled $11,520,160. Highlights of the season included a new world record for Brazilian artist Candido Portinari with his expressionist canvas, " Balanço" sold for $609,600. Records were also achieved for Jesus Rafael Soto, " Vibración" sold for $340,800 and Mira Schendel with her "Untitled" selling at $284,800 The market for Latin American art attracted a lot of buyers from Europe and North America and was as successful as the other art categories this season in New York"