Zhu Wei - New Now & Design Hong Kong Sunday, November 26, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Derived from the painting series of the same name, Zhu Wei’s China China features two figures in Mao suits facing forward in unison on a steel platform. Depicted without eyes or mouths, the cartoon-like figures not only hint at the rapidly changing social ideals of the era, but also reflect humanity through the transformations of collective memories into personal viewpoints. A monumental figure in Chinese contemporary art, Zhu first appeared at international exhibitions in 1993. He has since been featured in more than 300 shows, and his works are in the collections of 45 museums worldwide.

    • Provenance

      Private Collection, Israel
      Private Collection
      Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 23 January 2014, lot 21
      Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Ж66

China China

incised 'Zhu Wei [in Chinese]' on the left foot of the front figure
aluminium, lacquer paint, sand
118 x 81.3 x 121 cm. (46 1/2 x 32 x 47 5/8 in.)
Executed in 2008, this work is number 1 from an edition of 2.

Full Cataloguing

Estimate
HK$300,000 - 500,000 
€35,400-59,000
$38,500-64,100

Sold for HK$254,000

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Angela Tian
Associate Specialist, Head of New Now & Design Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
+852 2318 2058
AngelaTian@phillips.com

New Now & Design

Hong Kong Auction 26 November 2023