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Christie's Looks Toward HK in May

April 14, 2010 by Marion Maneker

With the success of Sotheby’s sales in Hong Kong, Christie’s is now building anticipation toward their spring cycle of sales in the former colony this May, according to Reuters:

Some 2,400 objects will be put on the auction block, including diamonds, antique carved rhino horns and an exquisite Chenghua imperial stembowl worth an estimated $1 million.

Also included are a batch of large abstract oil paintings by 20th century Chinese master Zao Wou-ki and a minimalist canvas by deceased Chinese artist Sanyu “Vase of Lilies with Red Ground” that could fetch up to $2.3 million.

Christie’s holds the record for a Hong Kong sale with HK$2.4 billion achieved two years ago. This go round is estimated at $193 million or HK$1.5 billion. So they’ve left themselves plenty of room to aspire to greatness once again.

Christie’s Sees Momentum for Chinese Art Market (Reuters)

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