Monet’s $25m Water Lily Painting to Hit Auction Block in Hong Kong
Christie’s Hong Kong will hold its inaugural sale on 26 September at its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in The Henderson building, featuring a rare Claude Monet painting of his iconic Nymphéas series. This particular artwork, created 125 years ago, is set to make its auction debut and is expected to fetch between HK$200m and HK$280m ($25m-$35m). The painting, previously held in the Monet family’s collection before moving to a private collection, is described as a “singular treasure” by Christie’s deputy chairman. The new Asia-Pacific headquarters, a 50,000 sq ft space designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will open to the public on 20 September, showcasing the upcoming sales and providing a versatile space for events and exhibitions.
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