20th / 21st Century Hong Kong & Shanghai | Spring 2025
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Event location Hong Kong, Shanghai
Why Christie’s
Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Sale Series in Hong Kong and Shanghai has set a gold standard for the art market in Asia this spring. Christie’s achieved an impressive HK$925 million, successfully auctioning eight of the top ten artworks sold in Asia. This impressive feat was underpinned by the exceptional quality and diversity of the works, competitive pricing, and the wealth of expertise of our specialist and executive team.
Looking ahead to the autumn season, we are now accepting consignments for our upcoming auctions. Christie’s has a wide-reaching network of specialists with deep knowledge across a wide range of genres from Impressionist and Modern, to Post-War and Contemporary art. Our dedicated international team is focused on delivering seamless consignment experiences, guided by the most experienced specialists in their respective fields. With our extensive global network and unparalleled market knowledge and insight, we are well equipped to achieve the best possible price for your artwork.
Interested in consigning?
We are now accepting consignments for our upcoming auctions. Please click the below links to contact our specialists for a free and confidential valuation.
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Auction results

Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art Leads the Asia Auction Market this Spring
The 20th and 21st Century Sale Series in Hong Kong and Shanghai has led the Asian market this season, with eight of the top ten artworks sold in Asia being auctioned by Christie’s. Featuring a curated selection of masterpieces, the series also set 18 world auction records.
The live sales in Hong Kong saw nearly half of the lots selling above their high estimates. A standout among the highlights, Jean-Michel Basquiat's Sabado por la Noche (Saturday Night), emerged as the most valuable piece in Asia this season, fetching HK$112,625,000 / US$14,544,212.
Image Credit:
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.