HONG KONG.- China Guardian (Hong Kong) today announced that its 2013 Autumn Auction will be held at Island Shangri-La. Previews will take place on October 3rd and 4th and the auctions will be held on October 5th and 6th. Presenting eight sessions and a line-up of over 600 lots, the sale offers a remarkable selection of Chinese paintings, contemporary Chinese paintings, Chinese oil paintings, ceramics, furniture and masterpieces. Highlights include an evening auction titled Grand View: A Night in Hong Kong and a dedicated sale of 20th Century and Contemporary Chinese Art.

Of particular note is China Guardian’s first evening auction in the city, titled Grand View: A Night in Hong Kong. The theme of the inaugural auction is imperial court art, for which 17 masterpieces from the Chinese painting, oil painting, ceramic, works of art and furniture have been selected. This sale offers collectors the opportunity to own outstanding, museum-class masterpieces.

In addition, for the first 20th century Chinese and contemporary art auction, China Guardian (Hong Kong) has carefully curated approximately 40 contemporary pieces of art and sculpture that will directly interest the Hong Kong market, some of which are appearing for the first time at auction. The works incorporate the theme of Western integration since the early 20th century and the sale features masters of contemporary Chinese art including Charm of Chinese Opera by Wu Da-yu, 18.10.98 by Zao Wou-Ki, Ombres Bleues and Composition No. 55 by Chu Teh-Chun and Untitled 08.12.19 by Zeng Fanzhi. Remarkably, this is the first time that Composition with Bamboo & Grass by Liu Ye has appeared at auction.

“We were established in 1993 as the first auction house to primarily focus on Chinese antiques and artworks. This year marks the 20th anniversary of China Guardian and our third auction in Hong Kong. To commemorate this important occasion, we spent over six months examining collections around the world to find exceptional works for the Autumn Auction. Thanks to the support of different collectors, we are proud to present a significant number of masterpieces as well as our first evening auction and Chinese oil painting sale. Our goal is always to show renowned masterpieces, provide outstanding buying opportunities and at the same time, offer discerning collectors a multi-channel platform.” said China Guardian (Hong Kong) President Ms. Hu Yanyan.