Christie's Celebrates New Hong Kong Headquarters with Inaugural Art Sales

 Christie's, the world-renowned auction house, is marking the opening of its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong with a three-month program of sales, exhibitions, and events.

The program kicks off with the "20th and 21st Century Art Sales" on September 26th and 27th, 2024. This inaugural auction at The Henderson, a new landmark designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will feature a diverse selection of artworks by internationally acclaimed artists, including prominent Thai artists.

Global Masterpieces

The sales highlight rare pieces by renowned artists such as Vincent van Gogh's "Les canots amarrés" (1887), unseen publicly for three decades, and Claude Monet's "Nymphéas" (1897-1899), a legendary Water Lilies painting offered for the first time at auction.

Zao Wou-Ki's historically significant "05.06.80 – Triptyque" (1980) and Kim Whan-ki's "9-XII-71 #216" (1971), a celebrated Blue Pointillist work, will also be offered for the first time.

Thai Art on the Global Stage

The auction also showcases masterpieces by leading Thai artists, reflecting the international recognition of their talent. Pieces include:

• Thawan Duchanee's "Untitled" (1966): A previously unseen oil on canvas from the late national artist's Parisian period.
• Pratuang Emjaroen's "Universe" (1972): An oil on canvas by a highly respected Thai master.
• Tang Chang's "Untitled" (1963): A debut auction for this pioneer of Thai abstraction, featuring an epoxy marine paint on canvas work.
• Damrong Wong-Uparaj's "Shore Scene with Boats, Rocks and Scaffold-Like Poles" (1961) and "Buddha" (1967): Works by one of Thailand's most influential artists, appearing in the Evening Sales for the first time.
• Natee Utarit's "The Yellow MET" (2017): An impressive oil on canvas by a renowned Thai contemporary artist.

International Recognition for Thai Art

Prapavadee Sophonpanich, Managing Director of Christie's (CLMVT), commented on the significance of featuring Thai art in the inaugural sale:

"The inclusion of Thai artists reflects their global recognition. Bidders worldwide have shown interest in Thai works, with some achieving impressive records at major auctions. We expect these exceptional pieces to garner strong interest from collectors and art enthusiasts."

A Unique Opportunity

Christie's invites art enthusiasts to view these masterpieces during the pre-auction viewing from September 22nd to 26th, 2024, at the Christie's location within The Henderson.

This auction marks a new chapter for Christie's in Asia and provides a unique opportunity to experience a curated selection of 20th and 21st-century art from around the world, including significant works by Thai artists.

Cover Photo: Tang Chang's "Untitled" (1963)
 

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