Ju Ming's "Tai Chi Series" "Single Whip Downward Position" bronze sculpture, 102.3 x 145.6 x 70.6 cm.

(1995), Edition: 10/10.

The estimated value is about NT$4.69 million to NT$8.59 million.

(Photographed by reporter Tu Yingru)

[Reporter Tu Yingru/Report from Taipei] Ju Ming, a national treasure engraver, passed away. As soon as the news came out, Ju Ming's works and their prices in the auction market attracted great attention from collectors at home and abroad.

Ju Ming's sculptures are recognized by everyone in Asia, and he is currently the most watched Asian sculptor in the international market and has set the record for the highest price.

Experts from the 20th and 21st century art department of Christie’s Hong Kong, an internationally renowned auction house, mentioned that in 2010 and 2011, Ju Ming’s works were created in the "Tai Chi Series" "Single Whip Down" bronze sculpture (height 268.5 x width 496 cm), setting a record of about 270 cm. 10,000 US dollars (approximately NT$82.72 million), which is the period when he had the highest auction amount in the international market.

Ju Ming "Tai Chi Series" woodcarving, 38 x 32.3 x 25.5 cm.

(1982).

The estimated value is about NT$2.34 million to NT$4.69 million.

(Photographed by reporter Tu Yingru)

Christie’s said that the art market in Asia has become more and more active, such as Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea, all of which have developed more diversely. In recent years, the attention of collectors has become more and more scattered. Whether the work is bullish or not can be observed again.

In fact, sometimes after a high price of artworks is reached, the rising time slows down and the range is also narrowed. However, certain events, or the emergence of new collectors in the international market, have the opportunity to set a new high price, which is more related to the development of the market. It is related to diversity and dispersion of concentration.

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Christie's further pointed out that in the past, collectors in the Asian market would highly focus on Asian artists, but now the art market has broken national boundaries, and works by Western artists such as Picasso and Impressionist masters have also entered the Asian art market, with diverse choices.

After Ju Ming's death, it is difficult to determine whether his works will continue to rise, but what is certain is that Ju Ming has a very different aesthetic style from other artists, and occupies an important position in art history. He is not only a representative of Taiwanese sculptors, It is also the most watched first among Asian art sculptors.

In Ju Ming's "Tai Chi Series", oriental elements are mysterious, aspirational, and a symbol that can represent the Orient to Westerners; in addition, Ju Ming learned from Yang Yingfeng in the past, had solid training, and created unremittingly. His works are generally favored by collectors, and traces of his works can also be seen in Europe and the United States. They have international recognition and the market is relatively stable.

Recently, two works by Ju Ming will be auctioned at Christie's Spring Auction. They are the "Tai Chi Series" woodcarving sculpture and the well-known "Single Whip Down Position" bronze sculpture. Day Auction".

In addition, Christie's also pointed out that the value of Ju Ming's works is relatively high, and the small works with his own engraved name on the work are at least NT$1 million. Interested collectors must have the financial ability. It is worth mentioning that the collection The collectors of his works tend to be younger, and the younger collectors are around 45 years old.

Christie's deeply regrets the passing of Ju Ming, but is also happy to see more people appreciate and collect the master's works.

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