Yin and Yang in Chinese Countryside

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

In the photo released by Sotheby's, we see a huge arch of bronze, 279 x 420 x 156 cm, placed in a green countryside. From a distance it looks a bit like a dolmen. but its inspiration is not Celtic.

The sculptor is Zhu Ming (Ju Ming). In the tradition of Taichi, the supreme principle of Taoism, he produces powerful and elegant forms designed to fit into nature. At the edge of abstraction, this one shows two boxers. The arm of one of them is pointing at the head of the other to unite the yin and the yang.

This sculpture made in 2000 is nicely balanced despite its monumental size, making it a masterpiece of this Taiwanese artist. The sale takes place tomorrow, October 6 in Hong Kong. The lot is estimated 7.5 MHK$.

A first result is already achieved. Our artwork draws the attention of my fellow Western bloggers ! Two of them selected it as the symbol of this Sotheby's auction. Here are the links shared by Luxuo and shared by Luxist.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

The result confirms the importance of this sculpture in the work of Ju Ming: 9.6 MHK$ premium included.