Zao Wou-ki's painting achieves record price at Christie's auction
An oil painting by Chinese-French artist Zao Wou-ki, titled 29.01.64, sold for HK$202.6 million ($26 million) at a Christie's auction on Saturday night. The work integrates the kuangcao, or wild cursive, technique from Chinese calligraphy. This sale set a new auction record for the artist's pieces.
Key facts
- Zao Wou-ki's painting 29.01.64 sold for HK$202.6 million ($26 million)
- The auction took place on Saturday night at Christie's
- The artwork incorporates the kuangcao style of Chinese calligraphy
- The sale established a record price for the artist's work
- Zao Wou-ki is a Chinese-French painter
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Artists
- Zao Wou-ki