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WU GUANZHONG (1919-2010)

Lot 721
28.11.2024 00:00UTC +00:00
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HKD 12 475 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1343807
Lot 721 | WU GUANZHONG (1919-2010)
Estimate value
HKD 4 500 000 – 6 500 000
WU GUANZHONG (1919-2010)
Sunrise over Guilin
Oil on woodboard, framed
35.3 x 54.1 cm. (13 7/8 x 21 ¼ in.)
Inscribed and signed by the artist
Dated 1978




Provenance

Christie’s Swire Hong Kong, Fine 19th and 20th Century Chinese Paintings (Part II), 19 March 1990, Lot 219.
Acquired by the present owner in Hong Kong on 15 June 1990.



Literature

Modern and Contemporary Masters in China - Wu Guanzhong, People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, June 1996, p. 153.
The Complete Works of Wu Guanzhong Vol. III, Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House, Changsha, August 2007, pp.136-137.
Wu Guanzhong Volume 2, Jiang Xi Mei Shu Chu Ban She, Beijing, March 2008, p. 322.



Further details

Wu Guanzhong’s Sunrise over Guilin, along with a selection of modern and contemporary ink paintings by Chinese artists, is part of a collection that belongs to a European noble family. This family, with close ties to Austrian friends residing in Hong Kong during the latter half of the 20th century, found themselves deeply fascinated by Chinese culture and the very good quality of food, furniture, silk products, even everyday objects due to the influence of their friends. Driven by a passion for art, the family frequently explored museums, galleries, private collections, and art dealers. They also visited Hong Kong to explore the treasures of China firsthand. The present collection was assembled in Hong Kong from the 1980s to the early 2000s.

The family recalls the excitement of unpacking boxes of the purchased works of art as they arrived from Hong Kong. The Chinese paintings and objects were displayed beautifully on the premises of their baroque estate alongside European antiques but also works by internationally renowned contemporary artists. The collection has accompanied the family for decades and has been an integral part of their household in Europe, embodying an elegant fusion of artistic expressions and cultural influences. The current sale features lot 619 (Shi Hu), lot 618 (Fang Zhaoling), and lot 721 (Wu Guanzhong), with additional works set to be offered in our upcoming Chinese Paintings online auction on 12 December 2024.
Artist:Wu Guanzhong (1919 - 2010)
Applied technique:Oil on panel
Art style:Modern art
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