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Sanyu’s Léopard Sensation

Hong Kong | September 2017

Scratched on painted canvas, Chinese artist Sanyu imbues Léopard with feminine allure, vitality and a sense of motion. Watch the video to see it come to life through the magic of stop motion animation. Sanyu’s masterpiece is a highlight of our Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sale in Hong Kong on 30 September.

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