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20th Century Chinese Art

07 October 2012 | 2:30 PM HKT | Hong Kong

SALE TOTAL

191,712,000HKD
Browse Lots
  • 539
    Sanyu (Chang Yu)
    Potted Chrysanthemums
    LOT SOLD.30,900,000HKD
  • 543
    Chu Teh-Chun (Zhu Dequn)
    Complexité hivernale
    LOT SOLD.21,940,000HKD
  • 536
    Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
    22.3.61
    LOT SOLD.15,220,000HKD
  • 533
    Wu Dayu
    Untitled - 37
    LOT SOLD.9,020,000HKD
  • 544
    Chu Teh-Chun (Zhu Dequn)
    Composition No. 624
    LOT SOLD.9,020,000HKD
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Sale Number: HK0388 Lots : 149

SALE TOTAL

191,712,000HKD DOWNLOAD RESULTS
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This autumn, the 20th Century Chinese Art sale presents over 150 works of exceptional quality and art historical significance. The lead work in this sale is Scenery in Yehliu by the ‘Colour Magician’ Liao Chi-Chun, depicting Taiwan’s North East coastline. The largest painting ever made by the artist, this piece clearly demonstrates Liao’s aptitude with colour, and his strong use of rose-pink, which is a classic feature of his work from the 1960s.

Other significant highlights of this sale include Sanyu’s still life masterpiece, Potted Chrysanthemums, and Chu Teh-Chun’s exuberantly colourful Complexité hivernale. They are joined by exciting works by Zao Wou-Ki, Wu Guanzhong and Wang Huaiqing, alongside special highlight sections on Wu Dayu, China’s master of abstract expressionism and the Chinese-American artist David Wu Ject-Key.

Auction Venue

Auction Room 1, Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing)

1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

RESULTS

The 20th Century Chinese Art sale on 7 October totalled HK$192 million / US$24.6 million, exceeding the pre-sale estimate. The sale achieved 90% sold by lot and 85.5% sold by value.

The top lot was Sanyu’s Potted Chrysanthemums, which sold for HK$30.9 million / US$3.96 million (Est. HK$20 – 30 million / US$2.6 – 3.8 million*).

* Estimates do not include buyer's premium

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Felix Kwok
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Modern Asian Art
+852 2822 5517
Felix.Kwok@sothebys.com
   
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