A painting by European -born artist Zao Wou-Ki is expected to make US$15m-20m at a Christie ’s auction in Hong Kong . The painting, called Triptych 20th century , will make its market debut at the 25 May sale. Born in Beijing , Triptych moved to Zao where he met and was influenced by leading 20th century artists. Only 20 of his triptychs are known to exist, seven of them owned by the Zao Wou-Ki Foundation . A second work, called 02.01.65 , will be in the same sale but Christie ’s is yet to announce their estimate.
A painting by Chinese-born artist Zao Wou-Ki is expected to make up to $20m at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong. The painting, called Triptych 1987-88, will make its market debut at the 25 May sale. Born in Beijing, Zao moved to Paris where he met and was influenced by leading 20th century artists. Only 20 of his triptychs are known to exist, seven of them owned by the Zao Wou-Ki Foundation. A second work, called 02.01.65, will be in the same sale but Christie’s is yet to announce their estimate.