
Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings | Chinese Paintings

On 28 April, Christie’s Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy auction presents a distinguished selection of rare and important works. Led by Twin Eagles by Bada Shanren from an Important Asian Private Collection, the sale also features several exceptional masterpieces, including Poem in Running Script by Wang Shouren of the Ming dynasty; Gathering of Reclusive Sages and Poetry Drafts by Chen Hongshou, formerly in the C. C. Wang Family Collection; Reading in the Autumn Mountains and Mount Nüji by Tang Yin; as well as Magnificent View of the Yangzi River by Shen Zhou from an Important Japanese Private Collection.
Bringing together exceptional works from private collections worldwide, we look forward to welcoming your participation in savouring the finest examples of Chinese classical painting and calligraphy.
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Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings | Chinese Paintings
