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Hong Kong’s art trading hub ambitions rest on more than headline sales
A Vincent van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years recently drew hundreds of people to Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
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A Vincent van Gogh painting that had not been displayed publicly for over 60 years attracted hundreds of visitors to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The work, titled *Châtaigniers en fleurs* (Chestnut Trees in Flower), was painted in May 1890 during van Gogh’s Auvers‑sur‑Oise period. It is a major piece from that phase and could potentially set an auction record. The event highlighted the gallery’s role in showcasing significant, rarely seen artworks.
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