![]() ![]() In 1927, he went to Singapore to assist third elder brother, Shao Renmei, in their business venture there, initially to market films to Southeast Asia's Chinese community. And after 30 years, Banquet will be auctioned again – can it set a new auction record for the Chinese realist painter? In 1992, the painting appeared on the cover of Christie’s Hong Kong auction catalogue and was purchased by Shaw for HK$1.98 million (around US$250,000) dollars – setting the then auction record for Chinese oil paintings. The auction proceeds from the Collection will be donated to the Shaw Foundation Hong Kong to support the organisation’s charitable projects.Ĭhen Yifei’s masterpiece, Banquet, is the highlight lot from Shaw’s Collection. Part of his late Collection will feature in Sotheby’s Hong Kong Sales during this Spring season – including modern art, Chinese painting and calligraphy, and jade. In 2014, he passed away at 106 years old. Through both platforms, many stars and filmmakers shone brightly and grew popular internationally. The Shaw Brothers Studio and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) in Hong Kong were both established by Shaw. ![]() Entertainment tycoon and philanthropist Sir Run Run Shaw made a lasting impact on the Chinese-language film and television industries.
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