YUE MINJUN (B.1962), ATTRIBUTED TO, OIL ON CANVAS

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Lot number311
Estimate10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

<br><br>Image Size: 19 by 19 inches (30 by 30 cm) All measurements are approximate.<br>Signed (lower left and reverse) Yue Minjun is a Chinese contemporary painter known for his iconic "grinning" self-portraits. Born in 1962 in Heilongjiang province, Yue studied at the Hebei Normal University before relocating to Beijing in the 1980s to pursue his art career. His work is characterized by the use of bold, bright colors and a satirical approach to traditional Chinese iconography. Yue's art has been exhibited around the world, including at the Venice Biennale and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Today, he is regarded as one of China's most important contemporary artists and his work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe.<br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

YUE MINJUN (B.1962), ATTRIBUTED TO, OIL ON CANVAS

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