HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong 20th Century Chinese Art Autumn Sale 2011 will be held on 3 October, offering a meticulous selection of over 140 lots estimated at HK$190 million / US$24.4 million*. Curated along thematic lines, the auction will present two special sessions – Female Artists of 20th Century China and The Art of Paper.Important works by Zao Wou-ki, Wu Guanzhong, Chu Teh-Chun and Wang Yidong will also be on offer. Sylvie Chen, Head of Sotheby’s 20th Century Chinese Art Department, said: “At our Spring Auction this year, we witnessed a substantial surge of market interest in 20th Century Chinese Art. This shows the enduring value of a whole range of 20th Century Chinese Art and the strong appeal it holds for private collectors. This Autumn, Sotheby’s has assembled an exciting range of lots from China and abroad, which includes represen-