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No. 223

"No. 223" exemplifies Chu Teh-chun's mature abstract style, which synthesizes Western modernist abstraction with traditional Chinese ink painting sensibilities. The work features gestural brushwork and a luminous color palette applied to canvas, demonstrating his signature approach of layering translucent forms that evoke landscape without representing it literally. Chu, a pioneering figure in abstract art who bridged Eastern and Western artistic traditions, created this composition as part of his numbered series exploring the expressive possibilities of color, line, and composition.

Signed: Yes
Provenance: Räber Gallery, Lucerne (acquired directly from the artist between 1966-1967) Private collection (acquired from the above in 1967) Private collection, Switzerland (acquired in the 1990s) Thence by descent to the present owner
Spotted At: Auction House · Christie's

Notes

EXHIBITED Lucerne, Räber Gallery, Chu Teh-Chun, 13 February - 13 April 1967. FURTHER DETAILS The authenticity of the artwork has been confirmed by Fondation Chu Teh-Chun (https:// chu-teh-chun.org), Geneva. This work is referenced in the archive of the Fondation Chu Teh-Chun and will be included in the artist’s catalogue raisonné prepared by Fondation Chu Teh-Chun. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued on 10 December 2025 by the Fondation Chu Teh-Chun. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Ziwei Yi AVP, Specialist, Head of 20th Century Day Sale 20th/21st Century Art, Asia Pacific ZIWEIYI@CHRISTIES.COM +852 297 86732

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century Day Sale

March 28, 2026

Estimate: $2,000,000 – $4,000,000

Sold: $4,445,000

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