Chinese art students claim painting that fetched $11mn

"The painting by Xu Beihong, a late master of both oils and ink, was sold at a Beijing auction.

The class of 1984 at Beijing-based China Central Academy of Fine Arts noticed the familiar oil painting from the news of its astronomical auction price, reported Shanghai Daily.

In an open letter, the students claimed that they spent three weeks creating the piece at a training lesson in May 1983."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  Two Circles
On:  09/17/11
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