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Last Monday, a huge silk Chinese painting by Zhang Daqian, one of the best-known Chinese artists of the 20th century, went for nearly 15 million U.S. dollars. According to Guo Tong, general manager of Guardian’s modern and contemporary Chinese painting and calligraphy department, the painting “Achensee” — auctioned at the China Guardian 2010 Spring Auctions Monday night — was sold for 100.8 million yuan (about 14.7 million U.S. dollars), Guo Tong added that this was the first time that a modern contemporary Chinese painting had gone for over 100 million Yuan. The Sild Chinese Painting “Achensee” measured 264.2 centimeters long and 76.2 centimeters wide. This was painted in 1968 by Zhang Dagian, inspired by his visit to Lake Aachensee in Europe, and has been exhibited in New York, Boston and Chicago. The landscape painting is widely recognized as a masterpiece. Further information from Guo Tong, this is the first time the painting “Achensee” has gone on the market and the price revealed collectors’ enthusiasm. Huge Silk Chinese Painting “Achensee” Price Hits Record High of $15 Million Dollars is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →