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Liu Yiqian Buys Zhang Daqian Ink Painting for $35m

April 5, 2016 by Marion Maneker

Zhang Daqian, Peach Blossom Spring (55-65m) 270.6m HKD

Sotheby’s sale of Chinese paintings had a surprise breakout $35m sale of Zhang Daiqan’s Peach Blossom Spring which was won by Liu Yiqian after a reported 50 minute battle:

The landscape painting, characterised by splash ink and intense colour, is considered one of the most important works from Zhang’s late period. It had a pre-sale estimate at HK$65 million, including buyer’s premium.

The auction, which took place in a packed bidding room, started at HK$30 million.

Initial bidding raged between bidders on the phone and on the floor, but slowed down at around HK$100 million.

Four phone bidders competed for the painting initially, with two giving up at HK$138 million.

A mysterious new phone bidder joined the contest at HK$152 million, sparking applause in the bidding room.

“This is crazy,” said a buyer on the floor. The bidding carried on and at HK$177 million another new bidder joined the game.

Sotheby’s sells Zhang Daqian painting for a record HK$240 million in Hong Kong auction (South China Morning Post)

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