Fifth Anniversary Review Series (I): Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Four Seas

It was in the autumn of 2012 that China Guardian (HK) held its first auctions in Hong Kong. Under the support of the general collecting community and friends both old and new, the auctions achieved great success with total sales reaching HKD 450 million. The events were such a sensation that they are probably still fresh in many people’s minds. Five years on, China Guardian (HK) is now firmly established in Hong Kong, bringing the local art market to a new level with the backup of an enterprising and persevering professional team.

To mark our fifth anniversary (the China Guardian Year), exciting plans are in hand to restructure our auctions and shows. Consignment for the upcoming auctions has already begun and our experts are determined to present collectors with even more spectacular pieces. Meanwhile, we have put together a series of reviews so that those special moments in the formative years of China Guardian (HK) can be relived.

2012 Autumn Auctions - Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Four Seas

The auctions opened on a high note with “Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Four Seas”. Out of the 319 lots on offer, 269 were sold, yielding an envious sale rate of 84.32% and achieving a total sale of HKD 353 million. As the first of our Hong Kong auctions, it evidenced the role played by China Guardian (HK) in the international market.

Lot 121

Qi Baishi 
Landscapes
Album of 10 leaves;  ink and colour on paper                         
32.5 x 23.5 cm. (each)

Estimated Price: HKD 16,000,000 - 26,000,000 
Auction Result: HKD 46,000,000

Lot 238

Xu Beihong
Grand Pine and Eagle
Hanging scroll;  ink and colour on paper                      
130.5 x 77.5 cm.      

Estimated Price: HKD 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
Auction Result: HKD 21,275,000

Lot 132 

Li Keran
Landscape
Mounted for framing; ink and colour on paper
69.5 x 46 cm. 

Estimated Price: HKD 6,000,000 - 8,000,000                                       
Auction Result: HKD 16,100,000

Lot 210

Fu Baoshi (1904-1965)
Scholar Living in the Mountain
Hanging scroll;  ink and colour on paper
141.5 x 34 cm. 

Estimated Price: HKD 2,000,000 - 3,000,000
Auction Result: HKD 13,225,000

Lot 57

Wu Hufan 
Landscapes after Ancient Masters
Mounted for framing;  ink and colour on paper
43.5 x 21 cm. x 4  

Estimated Price: HKD 1,800,000 - 2,800,000 (4)
Auction Result: HKD 9,430,000

Lot 310

Wang Hui
Bamboo and Pine Tree
Hand scroll;  ink on paper
24 x 234 cm. 

Estimated Price: HKD 5,000,000 - 8,000,000
Auction Result: HKD 14,950,000