Lu Van Sin's Auction Record Jumps 125%
3 min read · 29 Mar 2025
Bonzesse (Buddhist Nun). Image courtesy of Christie's
Lu Van Sin, Bonzesse (Buddhist Nun) (1935) sold for $275,200 (HKD2.14m), more than two and a half times the low estimate at Christie's in Hong Kong on March 29. The ink and gouache on silk laid on paper work has been traded twice in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $163,100, a 125% rise.
Les Parasoliers (The Parasol Artisans). Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Les Parasoliers (The Parasol Artisans) (1934), which sold for $112,100 at Christie's on May 26, 2013. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-29 | Bonzesse (Buddhist Nun) | $275,200 | 146 % | Christie's | Hong Kong |
| 2013-05-26 | Les Parasoliers (The Parasol Artisans) | $112,100 | 41 % | Christie's | Hong Kong |
| 2007-09-16 | Resting on the way to the New Year market | $79,400 | - | Sotheby's | Singapore |