A History of Chinese and Western Art Spanning More Than a Century

Integrating classic works of world-class art masters

Shanghai Jiahe 2024 Autumn Art Auction

Preview time: December 13 (Friday) 9:00-18:00, December 14 (Saturday) 9:00-16:00

Auction time: December 14 - December 15

Modern and Contemporary Art

Auction time: December 15 (Sunday) 19:00

Exhibition address:Shanghai Tower, 2nd Floor Grand Ballroom (No. 501, Yincheng Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai)

The 2024 Autumn Shanghai International Art Week has just ended, but the heat of the Shanghai art market has been ignited again by the night auction of Shanghai Jiahe Auction: Shanghai Jiahe Auction's 20th Century and Contemporary Art Night Auction, with the theme of "Crossing and Fusion", carefully planned an art feast spanning more than a century. In the night auction to be held in Shanghai in December, Shanghai Jiahe Auction invites collectors and art lovers to explore this glorious journey of beauty together, and witness how the classics of the world's hall-level art masters transcend geography and time, and achieve a deep integration of emotion and art.

Since its establishment, Shanghai Jiahe Auction has been characterized by "embracing all rivers and seas". Originated from Shanghai, an international art city that has accepted the integration of Eastern and Western cultures for nearly a hundred years, Shanghai Jiahe Auction has entered the West from the East and observed the global art classics from Shanghai.

The “Crossing Fusion” 20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale will be held at 19:00 on December 15 (Sunday), presenting 106 masterpieces by more than 100 artists, with four chapters of vivid interpretation.——From international vision to local heritage, from modern pioneers to contemporary masters, each work carries the weight of history and the essence of culture.

International Vision｜Masterpieces

Western modern art, with its rich schools and unique styles, has added a strong and colorful stroke to the history of world art. This section specially selects the works of Fauvist masters Raoul Dufy and André Derain, which, with their rough and ambiguous beauty, open up a picture of the history of Western modern art for us.

"Landscape of Cagnes" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a representative of ImpressionismWith moving, warm and colorful brushstrokes, we can feel the harmonious coexistence between art and nature.

"Woman on a Chair" is a late work by Pablo Picasso, the "Father of Cubism"., the vitality leaps off the paper. It is not only the pinnacle of Picasso's artistic career, but also an important milestone in the history of modern Western art.

Marc Chagall’s extremely valuable tempera painting “The Painter with a Palette and His Muse Against the Sky of São Paulo”, carrying her lifelong memories and deep nostalgia. In addition, the highly acclaimed Yayoi Kusama, with her representative work "Pumpkin", together with a number of subsequent masterpieces, constitutes an infinite waltz full of fantasy and dizziness at the end of the universe. These works not only show the diversity and innovation of modern art in the East and the West, but also become classics in the history of art with their unique artistic language and aesthetic value.

also,Works by artists including Arman, Sam Francis, Friedrich Einhofer, George Mathieu, and othersIt also provides us with a new perspective to observe modernity and human society with its unique artistic style and profound thinking;There are also works by representatives of the "Mono-ha" school in Japan and South Korea, such as Lee Ufan's "From Point No790408", Inoue Yuichi's "Sun" and "Moon", etc., present a whole new art world to collectors with the modern expression of Eastern philosophy and the aesthetic concept of minimalism.

This series of exquisite works demonstrates extremely high artistic attainments and contemporary connotations in the use of blank space, poetry and symbols.

Modern China｜Cultural Heritage

Early modern Chinese oil painting is an integral part of Chinese art history. This section focuses specifically on this period.Art masters such as Pan Sitong, Qian Yankang, Harding, Yan Wenliang, etc.Their works not only show the unique style of modern Chinese oil painting, but also become treasures in the history of Chinese art with their exquisite skills and profound thinking.

As a pioneer of modern Chinese painting, Lin Fengmian's works not only integrate the essence of Chinese and Western art, but also become one of the representatives of modern Chinese art with its unique artistic language and aesthetic value. This section specially introduces two masterpieces of Lin Fengmian, "The Lotus Pond" and "Theatrical Figures" as the masterpieces of this special session of modern and contemporary art. "Opera Figure Painting" is the iconic theme of Lin Fengmian's creation. "Opera Figure" auctioned this time is one of his masterpieces in the mature period of his painting style and has been published.

In addition, there are also fine works by the "Three Musketeers in France" Zao Wou-Ki, Wu Guanzhong, and Chu Teh-Chun, such as "Composition - Live Creation at a Concert", which is 257 cm long. It is not only a musical waterfall drawn by Chu Teh-Chun that connects hearing and vision, but also the "Northern Song Dynasty landscape" that is familiar to Chinese people. These works not only show Lin Fengmian's artistic style and educational philosophy, but also become important milestones in the history of modern Chinese art with their unique artistic value and historical significance.

Contemporary China｜Diversity and symbiosis

Chinese contemporary art has shown unique vitality and vigor in the collision and integration of multiple cultures. The ink and color works on paper by Zhu Xinjian, Shi Hu and Shen Qin opened the Chinese contemporary art section. Leng Jun's "Pine and Bamboo" and Xu Bing's "Zen Poetry Notes II" are two representative masterpieces of Chinese contemporary art: one depicts pine and bamboo with oil painting techniques, which is cool and elegant, showing the oriental charm; the other writes Zen poems with new English calligraphy, which is lively and clear. Together, they explored the modern expression of Chinese traditional culture and showed the artists' deep understanding and innovation of Chinese traditional culture.

The 2-meter-high large-scale "Thomas" is highly recognizable. Its unruly image has become more and more sophisticated over the years under Mao Yan's unbridled brushstrokes; important works such as Ma Ke's "Night", Qin Qi's "Untitled", and Ouyang Chun's "Christmas Card" are gathered here, and artists such as Li Qing, Peng Si, and Zhang Kexue are moving forward with them.

Among the "new voices" of contemporary China, there are also "Chinese Neo-Expressionism" artists such as Zhou Chunya, Yin Zhaoyang, Tan Ping, Zhang Fangbai, Hong Ling, and Huang Rui, who have led the new trend of Chinese contemporary art with their innovative brushstrokes and profound thinking. Shanghai Jiahe Auctions has specially launched the "Chinese Neo-Expressionism" series to sort out the artists: they are selfless in their creations, and they are free to express themselves, looking forward to the future of Chinese contemporary art, which is full of infinite possibilities and hope.

Shanghai Masters｜Legends of the Sea

As the birthplace of Chinese oil painting, Shanghai has nurtured a number of outstanding artists. This section specially introduces the masterpieces of 11 local Shanghai masters, such as Chen Yifei, Chen Jialing and other internationally renowned artists, as well as Yu Youhan, Li Shan and other artists with extraordinary imagination.
Chen Yifei's "Pipa Melody" combines classicism and romance, Chen Jialing's "Dream Brush" is nourished by Chinese murals and Western watercolors, Li Shan's "Reading 2001" expresses the connection between man and all things through biotechnological innovation, and Yu Youhan's "Abstract 2016.03" uses a minimalist circle to symbolize the endless truth of the universe.
In addition, there are the backbone forces representing Shanghai's new style: Fang Shicong, Zhang Enli, Xue Song, Huang Yuanqing, Yu Xiaofu, Wang Xiangming, and Liu Shuang. Their works not only showcase the unique style and exquisite craftsmanship of Shanghai oil painting, but also become an important force in Chinese contemporary art with their profound thinking and unique artistic language.

The works of Shanghai artists have demonstrated a high level of artistic quality and innovative spirit in terms of subject matter, style and expression. They have not only inherited the fine tradition of Shanghai oil painting, but also injected new vitality and impetus into the artistic creation of Shanghai and even China with their unique artistic style and profound thinking.

For the current art market, the 20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale of Shanghai Jiahe Auction is not only an art feast, but also an exchange and collision of Shanghai contemporary art.

Shanghai Jiahe Auction will hold a preview in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of Shanghai Tower from December 13th to December 14th. The night auction will be held at 7pm on December 15th. The Shanghai Jiahe Auction team sincerely invites you to witness the artistic masterpieces of important historical moments and embark on the journey of "crossing and integrating" beauty together.

For details of all lots in this special sale, please see the electronic catalogue

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