Sotheby's in Hong Kong announces 20th century Chinese art autumn auction

Sylvie Chen, Head of Sotheby’s 20th Century Chinese Art Department, said: “At our Spring Auction this year, we witnessed a substantial surge of market interest in 20th Century Chinese Art. This shows the enduring value of a whole range of 20th Century Chinese Art and the strong appeal it holds for private collectors. This Autumn, Sotheby’s has assembled an exciting range of lots from China and abroad, which includes representative work by great masters: from Sanyu to Wu Guanzhong. There is also no lack of exceptional provenance, museum-quality paintings, including 10.1.68, a 1960s monumental work by Zao Wou-ki; Sanyu’s Reclining Nude, which was exhibited in Musée national des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, Paris; and Ju Ming’s Single Whip, which has never appeared in the market before.

“In addition, the two thematic sessions – Female Artists of 20th Century China and The Art of Paper will offer great opportunities for collectors. A sale of paper paintings will provide insights into the literary and aesthetic values of work in this medium. We also feel the time is right to offer works by outstanding female artists such as Pan Yuliang and Lalan, and are pleased to have assembled a wide choice of valuable work for all collectors.”