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The Lifelong Friendship of Two Chinese Masters

HONG KONG | 8 OCTOBER

The Lifelong Friendship of Two Chinese Masters

Chinese Master Painters Wu Guanzhong and Chu Teh-Chun were firm friends for almost 75 years. In this episode of Sotheby’s Stories, discover how they inspired and supported each other throughout their lifetimes, from their days as young art students to the pinnacle of their dazzling careers. Learn more about the artworks painted by Wu Guanzhong and gifted to Chu Teh-Chun as a personal token of friendship, offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Fine Chinese Paintings auction (Hong Kong | 8 October 2020). Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.

Past Auction
Fine Chinese Paintings
8 October 2020 | 2:00 PM HKT | Hong Kong

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