Why the ‘Chinese Matisse’ is setting the art market on fire

A nude painting by Sanyu, hailed as the “Chinese Matisse,” sold for over 258 million Hong Kong dollars ($33.3 million) at auction this week, confirming his status as one of the most sought-after names in the lucrative Asian art market.

A nude painting by Sanyu, hailed as the “Chinese Matisse,” sold for over 258 million Hong Kong dollars ($33.3 million) at auction this week, confirming his status as one of the most sought-after names in the lucrative Asian art market.