Record Auction Of Chinese Art

Chritsie’s “took in HK$842 million ($108.3 million) on the first day of a five-day sale marathon, compared with a top estimate of HK$195.8 million, according to a draft release. A set of 14 abstract images by Cai Guo-qiang sold for HK$74.2 million, making him the auction world’s most expensive Chinese contemporary artist.”