A 1924 Chinese painting by Xu Beihong, depicting a slave and a lion, is expected to fetch between $45 million to $58 million at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong. The painting symbolizes the Chinese spirit and is considered a significant work in Chinese art history. The art market remains strong, with collectors' interest undiminished by economic uncertainty during the pandemic, as evidenced by the sale of a 700-year-old scroll for $41.8 million last year.

A 1924 Chinese painting by Xu Beihong, titled 'Slave and Lion', is expected to be auctioned for at least $45 million in Hong Kong. The painting, which draws on Roman mythology and Aesop’s Fables, symbolizes the Chinese spirit with a wounded but dignified lion. Christie's Asia Pacific President Francis Belin highlighted Xu Beihong's influence and the rarity of such prestigious works in the market. The strong appetite for modern and contemporary masterpieces is anticipated to persist, as evidenced by the sale of a 700-year-old Chinese scroll for $41.8 million at a Sotheby’s auction last year.

A 1924 Chinese painting by Xu Beihong, titled 'Slave and Lion', is expected to be auctioned for at least $45 million in Hong Kong. The painting, which incorporates themes from Roman mythology and Aesop’s Fables, is a significant piece in Chinese art history and reflects Xu's belief in the rise of the Chinese nation. Christie's auction house anticipates strong market interest for this and other modern and contemporary masterpieces, despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic.

A 1924 Chinese painting by Xu Beihong, depicting a slave and a lion, is expected to fetch $45 million to $58 million at a Hong Kong auction on May 24. The work symbolizes the Chinese spirit and is a significant piece in Chinese art history. Christie's Asia Pacific President Francis Belin highlighted Xu Beihong's influence and the rarity of such prestigious works in the market. Despite economic uncertainty from the pandemic, collectors' demand for art remains strong, as seen in the recent sale of a 700-year-old Yuan Dynasty scroll for $41.8 million.