A Bed Of Roses

By A.P.

Renoir's 1882 painting "In the Roses (Portrait of Madame Leon Clapisson)" was the star of Sotheby's Impressionist and modern artsale in New York in May. Its sale- for $23,528,000 to Las vegas casino owner Stephen A. Wynn - led many to breathe a sigh of relief, having been reassured that this rocky market would support works at this price level.