US Tariffs: You may be charged a tariff if you wish to import certain lots in this sale into the US. Please note that these tariffs do not apply to ‘informational materials’ which include unique goods created by an artist such as paintings, drawings, pastels, engravings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, books, manuscripts, photographs and films, except where the informational materials are of China origin. Buyers are responsible for paying any applicable customs duties/charges, taxes, tariffs or other government charges relating to the import of a lot in accordance with section H2(b) of the Conditions of Sale.

20th Century Day Sale

Sale Overview

Step into a vibrant convergence of Eastern and Western artistic traditions at the heart of Asia’s global art hub. This March, Christie’s Hong Kong proudly presents the 20th Century Day Sale, celebrating 40 years in Asia with a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional works. Positioned at the crossroads of global artistic dialogue, these pieces capture timeless aesthetics amid today’s ever-evolving art world.

Headlining the sale are Zao Wou-Ki’s 18.03.63 from his legendary Hurricane Period and 01.04.82, a luminous example of his later lyrical abstraction. The auction further features a captivating circus scene by Marc Chagall, a picturesque French countryside by Claude Monet, a 1937 abstract gouache by Joan Miro, and a serene autumn riverbank by Wu Guanzhong. These are presented alongside works by Korean and Japanese masters Chung Sang-Hwa, Park Seo-Bo, and Kazuo Shiraga.

Highlights from Southeast Asia include the Melchior Dejouany collection, offering a rare glimpse into one collector’s discerning vision of Vietnamese art. The selection also features a vibrant tropical landscape by Miguel Covarrubias, alongside works by iconic Southeast Asian names such as Hendra Gunawan, Vu Cao Dam, Cheong Soo Pieng, and Pacita Abad, among others.

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Auction times

28 Mar 01:30 PM (HKT)