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This year, Sotheby’s Hong Kong has officially established the 20thCentury Chinese Art Department, as distinct from the Contemporary Chinese Art Department. The inaugural auction of this auction category is scheduled for this Autumn.

The auction will assemble the important works by legendary 20th century Chinese artists from different historical epochs, including the pre-1949 period, the 1949-1976-period covering the inauguration of new China and Cultural Revolution; and the period from mid to late 1980s. The works will be offered at the Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Asian Art at 7:30pm, 4th October and 20th Century Chinese Art auction at 10 am, 5th October respectively. A total of approximately 125 lots are estimated at HK$170 million.

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20th Century Chinese Art Inaugural Auction

HONG KONG - Sotheby’s sales of 20thCentury Chinese Art (formerly known as “Modern Chinese Art”) have been highly successful over the years. This year, Sotheby’s Hong Kong has officially established the 20thCentury Chinese Art Department, as distinct from the Contemporary Chinese Art Department. The inaugural auction of this auction category is scheduled for this Autumn. […]

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Sotheby?s 20th Century Chinese Art Department Inaugural Auction

HONG KONG - Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales 2008 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4th to 8th October 2008. The sales include Chinese and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, Chinese classical paintings and works of art, jewellery and watches. This year too, as a new addition to […]

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Sotheby?s Hong Kong Autumn Sales