Modern & Contemporary Art –
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
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Wu Mingzhong
Buddy, Hold hands strongly, 2006
Acrylic on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 13,000 Estimate:
€ 15,000 - 20,000End: 02-15-26 15:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
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Lot description
Wu Mingzhong
1963 - 2019
Buddy, Hold hands strongly. 2006.
Acrylic on canvas.
Monogrammed and dated lower left. Dated on the reverse of the canvas, with dimensions and inscription. 160 x 200 cm (62.9 x 78.7 in). [AW].
• Large-format, masterfully reduced and colorful work by contemporary Chinese artist Wu Mingzhong.
• Through the bold use of color on otherwise calm canvases, Wu reflects the fundamental fragility of human emotion.
• He creates a sense of paradoxical juxtaposition between harshness and freshness, dictatorship and freedom, justice and conspiracy, good and evil.
Accompanied by a certificate issued by Hyung-Teh Do, Gallery Hyundai, from June 1, 2006.
PROVENANCE: Gallery Hyundai, Seoul.
Private collection, southern Germany (acquired from the above in 2006).
Private collection, southern Germany (acquired from the above in 2009).
In good condition with beautiful colors. The edges of the image are slightly rubbed in places.
1963 - 2019
Buddy, Hold hands strongly. 2006.
Acrylic on canvas.
Monogrammed and dated lower left. Dated on the reverse of the canvas, with dimensions and inscription. 160 x 200 cm (62.9 x 78.7 in). [AW].
• Large-format, masterfully reduced and colorful work by contemporary Chinese artist Wu Mingzhong.
• Through the bold use of color on otherwise calm canvases, Wu reflects the fundamental fragility of human emotion.
• He creates a sense of paradoxical juxtaposition between harshness and freshness, dictatorship and freedom, justice and conspiracy, good and evil.
Accompanied by a certificate issued by Hyung-Teh Do, Gallery Hyundai, from June 1, 2006.
PROVENANCE: Gallery Hyundai, Seoul.
Private collection, southern Germany (acquired from the above in 2006).
Private collection, southern Germany (acquired from the above in 2009).
In good condition with beautiful colors. The edges of the image are slightly rubbed in places.
27
Wu Mingzhong
Buddy, Hold hands strongly, 2006
Acrylic on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 13,000 Estimate:
€ 15,000 - 20,000End: 02-15-26 15:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
After entering your maximum bid you will be able to check your entry and you will be provided with further information. Only after a further confirmation your bid will be binding.
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