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China Guardian, one of the oldest auction houses in the Chinese mainland, will hold a Spring Sale in Hong Kong April 4-5, following its impressive 2012 debut into the serious art market.
Encompassing over 400 lots, the sales include Chinese calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, ink wash paintings, and furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The total value estimates reach HKD 200 million, or $25.8 million.
Among the 300 pieces of Chinese calligraphy and paintings are works by Zhang Daqian, Wu Hufan, Ren Yi, Huang Zhou, Fang Junbi and some of the most venerated figures in Chinese traditional art.
Autumn Sentiments by Wu Hufan
Autumn Sentiments by Wu Hufan (1894-1968) describes poetically private houses surrounded by tranquil mountains that are ablaze with autumn colors. Popularized in the Late Qing Dynasty (1616-1921) when it was an item sought after by famous figures in Chinese literature, it carries an estimated value of HKD 8 - 12 million.
Another work Cottages in Misty Mountains by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) features strong colors and freestyle composition. Zhang produced the painting for his chef Lou Yunhai, a top chef of Sichuan cuisine who had served him for seven years.
Cottages in Misty Mountains by Zhang Daqian
Ren Yi (1840-1896) was a skilled Qing Dynasty painter known for his paintings of people, birds and flowers. His work is noted for bold brushstrokes and use of color, which has earned him many fans.
A collection of paintings of the Shanghai School stands out as it brings together pieces by Lu Yanshao (1909-1993), Cheng Shifa (1921-2007) and Liu Danzhai (1931-2011) and another five master painters, who focused less on the symbolism emphasized by the Literati style and more on the visual content of the painting itself. Particularly, works by Fang Junbi (1898-1986) cover many different subjects and are a representative example of traditional Chinese painting techniques.
Other highlights include Go to the Fair by Huang Zhou (1925-1997), which combines Western sketching skills and traditional Chinese painting to capture the movement of people and animals.
China Guardian will launch the first-time sale of ink wash paintings in Hong Kong this spring as well, bringing together about 25 works from local artists, including Liu Kuo-sung and Wucius Wong. In addition, a series of lectures will be given by artists Kan Tai-keung, Liu Kuo-sung, and Kurt Chan, an art professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, to discuss how they acquired inspiration from Hong Kong and its art growth.
Estimated at HKD 40 million Hong Kong dollars, the porcelain sale will present a wide range of items that will include bronze ware, porcelain, jade, and Zisha ware, which span from the Shang Dynasty (17 BC - 11 BC) to modern China.
A rare underglaze-red, blue and white brush-pot from the Qing Dynasty
The highlights include a rare underglaze-red, blue and white brush-pot produced exclusively for imperial use during Kangxi’s reign. The artwork focuses on a simple shape with refined style. Decorating the body is the text from a Han Dynasty article praising the success of the emperors in attracting high-caliber people and spreading the ideas of national governance. It carries an estimated value of HKD three million to four million.
Large in size and exquisitely decorated, Pou, a rare and finely cast large ritual bronze wine vessel, is a classical example of the superb techniques of bronze ware production during the Shang Dynasty. It was sold for $96,100 by Christie's in March 2011 and has been collected by many reputed organizations and individuals, such as the Japanese art dealer, House of Yamanaka, and Hong Kong collector Tsui Tsin-tong. Now it carries an estimated value of HKD 12 to 18 million.
Pou, a rare and finely cast large ritual bronze wine vessel
The furniture sales will present many pieces from the Qing Dynasty, including tables, armchairs and chests made of Huanghuali and Zitan.
Among the top lots is a single-plank table produced in the Qing Dynasty. Simply shaped and well preserved, the three meter-long table is known for its lavish use of Huanghuali wood, a valuable wood as it comes from a tree that often takes four to five hundred years to reach maturity.
China Guardian will also launch its 2013 Spring Auctions this May. Many oil paintings by heavyweight artists will be put on the auction block, including one by internationally renowned artist Chang Yu, who perfectly combines the techniques of Chinese miniascape and western flower arrangements. In addition, Revolutionary Family by Liu Wei (1992), Portrait with White Coat by Zeng Fanzhi (2002) and Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong by Xu Bing will also be up for grabs.
Venue
Island Shangri La, Pacifc Place, Supreme Court Road, Hong Kong
Exhibition and Events
April 2 10:00-21:00 All items can be previewed
15:00-17:00 Lectures and discussions about ink wash paintings in Hong Kong
April 3 10:00-21.00 All items can be previewed
April 4 09:00-20:00 Only porcelain, artworks and furniture can be previewed
Auction Calendar
April 4 14:00-20:00 Chinese calligraphy and paintings (including Hong Kong ink wash paintings)
April 5 14:00:16.00 Porcelain and artworks
16:00-17:00 Furniture
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