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*FULL* Exclusive Guided Tour of Christie’s Highlights in Asian 20th Century and Contemporary Art
HKUAA GREEN AND CULTURE GROUP Exclusive Guided Tour of Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2013 Highlights from Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art!
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Date |
May 25, 2013 (Sat) |
Time |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Viewing Time ends at 6:00 p.m.) |
Venue |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
Topic |
Asian 20th Century and Contemporary Art |
Speaker |
Ms. Sally Ma, Junior Specialist of Christie's Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sandy received her B.A. in Art History and Studio in Painting from Colby College, Maine, USA, and studied Art and Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London in 2007. |
Language |
Cantonese |
Fee |
HK$ 198 |
Registration |
https://apps.hkuaa.org.hk/WebForm2/gcg201305ChristieVisit.htm |
Summary:
Christie's, the world's leading art business, has been conducting global auctions around the world since the 18th century, with two auctions in Hong Kong annually and prices range from $200 to over $80 million. Christie's, which has offices in 32 countries and salesrooms in major cities around the world, will be organizing its Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2013 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 24-29, 2013.
Our exclusive guided tour will lead you to appreciate valuable Asian 20th Century and Contemporary Art which will be auctioned this time. Ms. Sally Ma from Christie's Asian 20th Century and Contemporary Art will illustrate in details a few avant-garde artwork to you. She will shed light on masterpieces by Zeng Fanzhi (曾梵志), Zhao Wuji (趙無極), San Yu (常玉) and Yan Peiming (嚴培明). It is a precious opportunity to have Ms. Ma to guide us to appreciate the essential elements of these remarkable works of art.
After the guided tour, you are welcome to stay behind to attend the public viewing until 6:00 p.m. to have a glimpse of a spectacular array of rare and exceptional collecting treasures ranging from Chinese paintings, ceramics and works of art, to iconic works by modern masters and cutting-edge contemporary artists throughout Asia, as well as fine wine, magnificent jewellery and important watches.
Welcome to bring your family and friends to join.
Here are the artworks of Zeng Fanzhi (曾梵志), Zhao Wuji (趙無極), San Yu (常玉) and Yan Peiming (嚴培明) which will be illustrated in the guided tour:
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ZHAO Wuji 趙無極 (1920-2013) Water Music 水之音 Oil on canvas 160.5 x 128.5 cm. (63 1/8 x 50 5/8 in.) Painted in 1956-1957 Estimate: HK$16,000,000 - 18,000,000 (US$2,051,300 - 2,307,700) |
Zeng Fanzhi 曾梵志 (1964- ) Society 江湖 Oil on canvas 248 x 175 cm. (97 5/8 x 68 7/8 in.) Painted in 2001 Estimate: HK$16,000,000 - 24,000,000 (US$2,051,300 - 3,076,900) |
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SANYU (CHANG YU) 常玉 (1901 - 1966) Two Standing Nudes 簾前雙姝 Oil on canvas 73 x 50 cm (28 3/4 x 19 5/8 in.) Painted circa 1929
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Yan Peiming 嚴培明 (1960- ) Bruce Lee - Fighting Spirit 李小龍 - 格鬥精神 Oil on canvas 300 x 300.5 cm. (118 1/8 x 118 1/4 in.) Painted in 2012 Estimate: HK$4,000,000 - 6,000,000 (US$512,800 - 769,200) |
*The above pictures are all retrieved from Christie's.
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