
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Christie’s Hong Kong is delighted to announce its first live auctions of 2025, set to take place on 28 and 29 March at The Henderson. These auctions will showcase an exquisite collection of 20th/21st Century Art, kicking off the year-round sales calendar in 2025. For the first time ever, the Hong Kong Spring Sales will coincide with Hong Kong Art Month, and will certainly convene collectors from around the globe.
The auction series features remarkable works by modern and contemporary art masters. The 20th/21st Evening Sale will highlight remarkable works by legendary surrealist René Magritte and renowned contemporary artist Liu Ye, following an exclusive exhibition co-hosted by Christie’s at High Peak last April. This exhibition brought together iconic works by Liu Ye alongside several significant pieces by Magritte, aligning with the centennial celebration of Surrealism. This dynamic intersection of art not only celebrates the transformative power of their visions and contributions to the art world, but also reflects Christie’s ongoing commitment to empowering collectors by providing access to extraordinary works.
As a renowned surrealist artist, 7 out of the top 10 auction records for Magritte’s works have been presented by Christie’s, including the newly refreshed world auction record piece, L’empire des lumières, showcased during a tour in Hong Kong. This spring, La clairvoyance highlights the artist’s celebrated ‘leaf-trees’, a monumental creation born from one of Magritte’s great moments of inspiration that conflates the macro and the micro aspects of nature. As Magritte once said, ‘A tree is an image of a certain happiness. To perceive this image, we must be still, like the tree,’ reflecting his deep appreciation for nature.
Liu Ye is known for his vibrant, stylized depictions of childlike figures in imaginative, bright-hued scenes, deeply influenced by stories and fairytales. His “painting within painting” technique creates playful worlds that often hint at narrative tension and a ruthless undertone. This is evident in Beijing Madonna, where he blends Western aesthetics with Chinese themes, seeking a universal understanding of humanity through a modern, international lens.
Details
- Start:
- 24 March
- End:
- 28 March
- Admission:
- Free
- Event Category:
- Painting