Chinese ink masterpieces fetching millions at Beijing auction
By Deng Zhangyu |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2024-05-28 14:22
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Another star of the auction, The Landscape of Mount Hua by the eminent ink painter Fu Baoshi, sold for 82.8 million yuan. Fu's expertise in landscape painting shines through in this artwork, portraying the majestic scenery of Huashan Mountain in Shaanxi province across a scroll spanning several meters, capturing the essence of mist-shrouded mountains and verdant landscapes.
In total, the China Guardian Auctions' spring season witnessed nearly 5,000 prized art pieces exchanging hands for a grand total of 1.74 billion yuan, underscoring a robust performance in China's auction market as experts highlight the positive outlook for the industry.
