Christie’s to Public Preview over US$56-Million worth of Art Collection in Singapore

Christie’s unveils a historic and diverse line-up of over 70 works of art by iconic 20th and 21st century artists from across the East and West, encompassing significant examples of Impressionism, Expressionism, Modernism and Contemporary art.

This will be the most valuable and important collection of art that Christie’s has ever previewed in Singapore before, with a total value of over US$56M.

These additional masterpieces are led by Joan Mitchell (please click here for dedicated press release), followed by Zao Wou-ki, Yoshitomo Nara, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georg Baselitz, George Condo, Zeng Fan-zhi and Marc Chagall, alongside a superlative array of works by celebrated Southeast Asian artists including Georgette Chen, Cheong Soo Pieng, Mai Trung Thu, and many more.

They will be thoughtfully curated to cater to the wide-ranging and increasingly sophisticated tastes of Southeast Asia’s collectors, demonstrating Christie’s commitment and investment in this vibrant and influential region.

JOAN MITCHELL (1925-1992) – Untitled

• oil on canvas
• 278 x 199 cm. (109 1/2 x 78 3/8 in.)
• Painted in 1966 – 1967
• Estimate: In the region of HK$85,000,000 / US$10,900,000

ZAO WOU-KI (1920 – 2013) – 10.1.68

• oil on canvas
• 82 x 117 cm (32 1/4 x 46 in.)
• Painted in 1968
• Estimate: In the region of HK$75,000,000 / US$9,600,000

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959) – Present

• acrylic on canvas
• 180.3 x 149.9 cm. (71 x 59 in.)
• Painted in 1994
• Estimate: HK$65,000,000 – 95,000,000 / US$8,400,000 – 12,000,000

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841 – 1919) – Après le bain

• oil on canvas
• 66.5 x 55.5 cm. (26 1/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
• Painted in 1910
• Estimate: HK$15,500,000 – 23,500,000 / US$2,000,000 – 3,000,000

GEORG BASELITZ (B. 1938) – Stilleben 1 (Still Life 1)

• oil on canvas
• 160.9 x 129.9 cm. (63 ⅜ x 51 ⅛ in.)
• Painted in 1976
• Estimate: HK$12,000,000 – 22,000,000 / US$1,600,000 – 2,800,000

GEORGE CONDO (B. 1957) – Escaping from the Dark

• acrylic, charcoal and pastel on linen
• 203.2 x 188.3 cm. (80 x 74 1/8 in.)
• Painted in 2017
• Estimate: HK$32,000,000 – 48,000,000 / US$4,200,000 – 6,200,000

ZENG FANZHI (B.1964) – Mask Series No.4

• oil on linen
• 169 x 199 cm. (66 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
• Painted in 1997
• Estimate: HK$22,000,000 – 35,000,000 / US$2,900,000 – 4,500,000

GEORGETTE CHEN (1907 – 1992) – Still Life with Rambutans, Mangosteens and Pineapple

• oil on canvas
• 54 x 65 cm. (22 x 25 5/8 in.)
• Painted circa 1960s
• Estimate: HK$5,000,000-7,000,000 / US$640,000 – 900,000

CHEONG SOO PIENG (1917 – 1983) – On The Way Home

• oil on canvas
• 82 x 101.5 cm. (32 1/4 x 40 in.)
• Painted in 1975
• Estimate: HK$3,000,000 – 5,000,000 / US$390,000 – 640,000

MAI TRUNG THU (1906-1980) – L’élégante interrogation (The elegant questioning)

• ink and gouache on silk laid on cardboard
• 55.5 x 46 cm (21 7/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
• Painted in 1943
• Estimate: HK$3,000,000 – 6,000,000 / US$390,000 – 770,000

‘Marc Chagall, Colour of Life: Works Formerly from the Artist’s Estate (Part 2)

• oil on board
• 37.8 x 45.8 cm. (14 7/8 x 18 in.)
• Painted circa 1981
• Estimate: HK$1,600,000 – 2,600,000 / US$210,000 – 330,000

On 1 December, Christie’s will present ‘Marc Chagall, Colour of Life: Works Formerly from the Artist’s Estate (Part 2)’, a dedicated auction presenting a superb selection of 20 works by modernist master Marc Chagall, one of the most eminent European artists of the 20th century.

Originating from the artist’s estate, the works have never been offered for sale before. This is the second in a series of global sales dedicated to Chagall, the first of which took place in London in June and was 100% sold with strong participation from Asian buyers.

Public Preview

1. The Arts House At The Old Parliament, Singapore
   1. 29 – 30 October 2022
   1. Categories on view: 20th and 21st Century Art (including Southeast Asian Art), Chinese Paintings, Jewellery, Handbags, Watches
2. Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, 9 Empress Place, Singapore
   1. 28 – 30 October 2022
   1. Category on view: Shen the T. rex
   1. Register here to visit