Pissaro masterpiece to be sold at auction 'for millions'

One of the greatest Impressionist paintings is due to be auctioned at Sotheby's in February, the auction house revealed today.

Camille Pissarro’s, Boulevard Montmartre, matinée de printemps of 1897 was originally owned by Max Silberberg, a Jewish industrialist based in Breslau whose legendary artwork could see a huge £7 million to £10 million at auction.

The painting will now be sold in London on 5th February 2014 to benefit people and causes close to his son's wife Gerta's heart.