Exquisite Eye: Chinese Paintings Online

Christie’s is proud to present Exquisite Eye: Chinese Paintings Online, which offers a selection of paintings and calligraphy ranging from Classical and Modern through to the Contemporary period. Key highlights include the collection of Professor Asit Biswas, one of the world’s leading experts on water management and environmental protection, which features a rare 1956 woodblock print of Zhou Fang’s Court Ladies Wearing Flowered Headdresses and Fan Zeng’s Playing with Toad, both purchased in Rongbaozhai. These exceptional pieces are complemented by a selection of works by artists such as Yu Youren and Liang Hancao from the Collection of Chen Jupu, a calligrapher of Hong Kong, and a collection of calligraphic couplets by literati members and renowned calligraphers of the late imperial period.

Furthermore, this dedicated online sale offers a group of Chinese Contemporary Ink from a Hong Kong private collector, featuring works by Fang Zhaolin, Irene Chou, and Cheuk Ka-Wai, providing emerging and seasoned collectors a unique opportunity, for a limited time, to acquire paintings from distinguished private collections from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.

Special notice:

In order to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our clients and staff, the following COVID-19 measures are in place for anyone visiting our premises.

• Face masks must be worn at all times (staff are on hand to provide if necessary)

• Temperature check to be conducted at 22/F entrance at Alexandra House

• Short health declaration form to be completed upon arrival