[2023 Autumn Auction] Hong Kong Christie’s Beijing preview exhibition opens on November 5th and 6th, "Oriental Coordinates - The Road of Chinese Art Pioneers in the 20th Century" Art Salon
Beijing – Christie’s 2023 Hong Kong Autumn Auction will be held from November 24 to December 2. On the eve of the auction, Christie’s will hold preview events in Beijing and Shanghai.From November 5th to 6th, the Beijing preview exhibition will be the first to make a grand appearance at the China World Hotel, displaying more than 200 selected items from this season’s autumn auctions., with masterpieces by famous artists from the 20th and 21st century art, Chinese porcelain and artworks, Chinese calligraphy and painting, as well as magnificent jewelry, luxury watches and other elegant choices. Collectors, art and elegant boutique lovers are welcome to visit Feel the infinite charm of diverse arts.
From November 5th to 6th, during the Beijing preview of Christie’s 2023 Hong Kong Autumn Auction,At 15:00 on November 5, Christie's, ArtPro and ArtPro jointly held a special art salon called "Oriental Coordinates - The Road of Chinese Art Pioneers in the 20th Century" in the B1 Lecture Hall of the China World Hotel, inviting three guests, Shao Yiyang, professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and deputy dean of the School of Humanities; Li Lanfang, president of the Beijing Gallery Association and head of Triumph Gallery; and Lin Jiaru, vice chairman of Christie's Asia Pacific region and co-head of the 20th and 21st century art department. Participate and explore the artistic exploration path of the fusion of East and West represented by Chinese art pioneers in the 20th century, such as Sanyu, Lin Fengmian, and Zao Wou-Ki, as well as their inspiration for today. This salon will be hosted by Xie Mu, a senior media person and vice president of ArtPro Media. Please stay tuned.
Christie's 2023 Hong Kong Autumn Auction Beijing and Shanghai Preview Highlights Gathering and Presenting a Diverse Art Lineup
This preview gatheredHighlights of 20th and 21st Century Art, including masterpieces by masters of Eastern and Western art such as Kandinsky, Sanyu, Zao Wou-Ki, Lin Fengmian, and Wu Guanzhong, as well as pioneering masterpieces by Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo Nara, Lucy Bull, Wang Guangle, Huang Yuxing, and other currently high-profile art stars. Paint an all-encompassing picture of modern and contemporary art.
"Naked Girl Lying Sideways on the Tapestry"
Oil on canvas 81 x 130 cm. Painted in 1929
Estimate: HKD 100,000,000 - 150,000,000
*Exhibited in Shanghai
"Dark Red"
oil on canvas
66 x 76 cm.
Painted in Dessau in June 1927
Estimate: HKD 18,000,000 - 28,000,000
"The Naughty Barber"
acrylic canvas
100 x 90 cm. (39 3/8 x 35 3/8 in.)
Made in 2000
Estimate: HKD 58,000,000-80,000,000
The highlights of the Chinese calligraphy and painting section include:The leading modern and contemporary Chinese auctions include Zhang Daqian's "Guanshan Snow Map", Wu Guanzhong's rare calligraphy "Mountain City" collected by Sir William O'Brien, Xu Beihong's "Two Ducks on the Fairy Island", and masterpieces by famous calligraphers and painters such as Huang Binhong and Zhao Shao'ang; the ancient calligraphy and painting section is The selection includes Emperor Qianlong's "Bu Tong Bookstore" containing 20 poems inscribed by Emperor Qianlong, as well as important masterpieces of ancient calligraphy and painting with delicate brushwork and profound artistic conception by Shi Tao, Chen Chun, Bada Shanren, Zhu Yunming and other ancient calligraphers. This autumn auction also features Chinese calligraphy and painting works from the collection of the Fu family in Singapore, among which the highlight works will also be unveiled in the Beijing and Shanghai touring exhibitions.
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
"Guanshan Dense Snow Picture"
Color on paper
Frame 137.2 x 70.5 cm.
Written in 1947
Estimate: HKD 15,000,000 - 20,000,000
Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
"Two Ducks on Fairy Island"
Color on paper
Vertical axis 109.5 x 48.2 cm.
Written in 1932
Estimate: HKD 2,000,000 - 3,000,000
"Bu Tong Bookstore"
Ink on paper
Frame 145 x 69 cm.
Written in 1744
Estimate: HKD 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
The Chinese porcelain and art department is led by this season’s highly anticipated Tianminlou Collection., the Tianminlou collection was collected by collectors after decades of hard work since the 1970s. Its collection is especially famous for its blue and white porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty and imperial porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This preview will bring many porcelain treasures from the Tianminlou collection, including Yuan blue and white intertwined peonies, cloud shoulder patterns, and lidded plum vases. In addition, a number of important Qing Dynasty imperial porcelains, Ming Dynasty porcelains, and Asian private porcelains will also be on display. The collection of Song Dynasty porcelain includes a Qing Yongzheng blue and white underglaze celestial sphere vase with sea of clouds and soaring dragons, a Ming Yongle blue and white tangled twig and seasonal flower pattern folded rim wash, and a rare Northern Song Dynasty Ding kiln white glaze clear vase.
Elegant boutique sectionIt brings together a series of carefully selected fancy colored diamonds, colorless diamonds, gemstones and jade treasures, as well as classic design works from well-known brands such as Harry Winston, Cartier and Christian Dior, and more. The extraordinary collection of watch treasures, covering world-renowned legendary watch brands such as Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, as well as the leading independent watch brand Voutilainen, will surely make discerning collectors unforgettable.
Estimate: HKD 16,000,000 - 25,000,000
Very rare and attractive, stainless steel baguette diamond self-winding bracelet watch,
Equipped with center second hand and calendar display.
NAUTILUS model 5711/1300A-001, made around 2021
Comes with original certificate, box and outer packaging
Estimate: HKD 3,000,000 - 6,000,000
this timeThe Beijing preview also features overseas auction masterpieces from the Western classical art section., the Rembrandt prints collected by Samuel Josephowitz, which can be called one of the greatest Rembrandt image masterpieces in a private collection, will be auctioned in London on December 7, and 9 of them are exquisite The etchings will be on tour to the preview venue in Beijing before the auction. Mainland collectors and art lovers will have the opportunity to see the most exquisite and rare Rembrandt print masterpieces on the market.
Immediately afterwards, the Shanghai preview will also kick off from November 9th to 11th. In addition to the above auction categories and works, it is worth mentioning thatSanyu's first important nude painting "Nude Lying on the Tapestry" will be unveiled at the preview in Shanghai this season., this work is the leading work on the cover of this autumn’s 20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sale. It comes from the illustrious Devers Collection and will be auctioned in Asia for the first time. I believe it will also add new topics and highlights to the hot Shanghai Art Week.
Christie's continues to promote art education. During the preview period, Christie's will hold special art lectures, forums and other activities to further interact with collectors and art lovers and enrich the art experience of the preview. Collectors are welcome to pay attention!
2023 Hong Kong Autumn Auction Mainland China Preview:
Beijing | November 5-6 | China World Hotel | Banquet Hall, B1, No. 1, Jianwai Street
Shanghai | November 9-11 | Christie's Shanghai Art Space | 4th Floor, Jiushi International Art Center, No. 1 Zhongshan East 1st Road