Many of the poses and compositions were probably borrowed from Chineseink paintings, and here they come together in a dynamic composition of black birds clustering on land and flying in midair.
This extends far beyond the contemporary art market, too, with Chinese buyers pulling ahead of the pack and also dominating at auctions of traditional Chineseink paintings, ceramics, and antiques this year.
The Hong Kong auction, which will feature ink paintings, calligraphy and classical Chinese furniture, marks the first time a Chinese auction house will compete with Sotheby's and Christie's on their home turf.