Zao Wou - Ming is a prime example of the rapid growth of Asia 's art market in the past decade . Sales of the French - Chinese painter 's work last year totalled $ 328 m , greater than those of any other postwar artist , beating Hockney , Warhol and Richter . Zao 's work generated more money in one year of sales than any other artist alive or dead , apart from Picasso and Monet . The artist 's foundation now has control over his estate and his work may be acquired privately through the Pierre Mennour gallery . However , the number of works appearing at auction is likely to be low and prices high .
Zao Wou-Ki is a prime example of the rapid growth of Asia's art market in the past decade. Sales of the French-Chinese painter's work last year totalled $328m, greater than those of any other postwar artist, beating Hockney, Warhol and Richter. Zao's work generated more money in one year of sales than any other artist alive or dead, apart from Picasso and Monet. The artist's foundation now has control over his estate and his work may be acquired privately through the Kamel Mennour gallery. However, the number of works appearing at auction is likely to remain low and prices high.