Key facts
- A Vincent van Gogh painting, "Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Trees in Flower)", was displayed at Sotheby's Hong Kong.
- The painting was created in May 1890.
- The artwork is from Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise period.
A Vincent van Gogh painting, "Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Trees in Flower)", which has not been publicly shown for over 60 years, recently drew hundreds of visitors to Sotheby's Hong Kong. The artwork, created in May 1890, is a significant piece from the artist's Auvers-sur-Oise period and is considered a potential auction record-setter. Sotheby's made the painting available for public viewing for three days, prompting questions about Hong Kong's capacity to build lasting expertise in the art market beyond high-profile sales.