Sample of Montague Dawson’s work. Today's Maritime sale at Christie's New York totaled $3,361,680, achieving the highest ever total for a Maritime sale at Christie's. During the proceedings, a new world auction record was set for Montague Dawson, reconfirming Christie's as the market leader for his works - and the sale was 90% sold by value, 69% sold by lot. “Today’s auction achieved the highest total ever for a Maritime sale at Christie’s. February proves to be a good month to conduct Maritime sales as it follows the Winter Antiques Show. The buoyancy of the market brought new private clients to the category, competing with our established clientelle.