Li Chen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Li Chen Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 03, 2024
Li Chen (B. 1963) The Pursuer2010 41 x 84 x 32 cm (16 1/8 x 33 1/8 x 12 5/8 in). (This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center. )
Est: $800,000 - $1,200,000
Li Chen (B. 1963) The Pursuer 2010 incised with an artist's seal, signature, dated 2010 and numbered 2/8 on the reverse bronze 41 x 84 x 32 cm (16 1/8 x 33 1/8 x 12 5/8 in). This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center.
Bonhams
Dec. 03, 2024
Li Chen (B. 1963) Snow Wonderland2007 129 x 77 x 71 cm (50 13/16 x 30 5/16 x 27 15/16 in). (This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center. )
Est: $600,000 - $800,000
Li Chen (B. 1963) Snow Wonderland 2007 incised with an artist's seal, signature, dated 2007 and numbered 5/8 on the reverse bronze 129 x 77 x 71 cm (50 13/16 x 30 5/16 x 27 15/16 in). This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center.
Bonhams
Dec. 01, 2024
李真 LI CHEN (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$2,000,000 - NT$3,000,000
影沈寒水 Nothing in the Heart 簽名雕刻背面:李真 Li Chen 3/8 2005 Engraved reverse Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 3/8 and dated 2005 《影沈寒水》展現的清淨之心,源於生命中的深刻體驗。李真遊歷台灣中部的橫貫公路,途經天祥與太魯閣,浸泡在山中的野溪冰水與溫泉中。此地地勢險峻,兩側山壁如同相擁,形成幽深的峽谷,仰望可見高山巍峨直插雲霄,俯視則見暗湧波光閃爍。當霧氣繚繞時,峽谷宛如無底深海,喚起內心深處的寧靜。作品中的人物在太魯閣的雲霧中恍如置身夢境,四肢浸於水中,仿佛與自然融為一體。藝術家以雕塑技巧巧妙呈現水的冰冷質感、沈睡的靜謐,與波光的流動感。通過固態與液態的交織表現,藝術家成功捕捉了現實與幻境之間的美妙平衡。 Nothing in the Heart reveals a pure heart inspired by profound life experiences. Li Chen traveled along the Central Cross-Island Highway in central Taiwan, passing through Tienhsiang and Taroko, and immersed himself in the icy waters and hot springs of the mountains. The terrain here is steep, with cliffs on both sides froming a deep gorge; looking up, one sees majestic peaks soaring into the clouds, while looking down reveals shimmering undercurrents. When mist envelops the area, the gorge resembles an unfathomable abyss, evoking a deep sense of tranquility within. The figure in the artwork seems to exist in a dreamlike state amidst the clouds and mist of Taroko, with limbs submerged in water, as if merging with nature. The artist skillfully employs sculptural techniques to convey the cold texture of the water, the serenity of sleep, and the dynamic flow of light. Through the interplay of solid and liquid, the artist successfully captures the exquisite balance between reality and illusion to exist in a dreamlike state amidst the clouds and mist of Taroko, with limbs submerged in water, as if merging with nature. The artist skillfully employs sculptural techniques to convey the cold texture of the water, the serenity of sleep, and the dynamic flow of light. Through the interplay of solid and liquid, the artist successfully captures the exquisite balance between reality and illusion. between reality and illusion.
Ravenel
Dec. 01, 2024
李真 LI CHEN (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$5,000,000 - NT$7,000,000
大士騎龍；文殊菩薩；普賢菩薩 (三件一組) Dragon–Riding Bodhisattva ; Wisdom Bodhisattva & Fulfillment Bodhisattva (a set of 3) 簽名雕刻背面：李真 2001 Li Chen EA1/4 (每件) Engraved on the back Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered EA1/4 and dated 2001 (each) 李真的雕塑藝術,主要採用中國特殊墨黑色的生漆手法、銨金、銨銀等技巧,賦予雕塑內斂沉穩,溫潤細膩的表面質感。遠眺如磐石渾厚,近觀則如瓷器細緻。《大士騎龍》、《文殊》、《普賢》同樣來自藝術家2001-2003年「大氣神遊」系列。該系列可謂李真不惑之年,創作能量豐盈,參得佛教精神,了臻於悟的圓滿成果。李真的藝術內蘊東方禪學,形塑於西洋美術的極簡風格;通過禪宗思想和當代藝術結合,推得亞洲當代雕塑的再進化。 Li Chen's sculpture art primarily employs techniques such as Chinese special ink-black lacquer, gold-gilt, and silver-gilt, endowing the sculptures with a restrained and stable quality, as well as a warm anddelicate surface texture. From a distance, it appears as solid and robust as a rock, while up close, it is as delicate as porcelain. This time, 'Dragon–Riding Bodhisattva,' 'Wisdom Bodhisattva & Fulfillment Bodhisattva' all come from the artist's 'The Greatness of Spirit' series created between 2001 and 2003.This series can be considered as Li Chen at the age of 40's, characterized by abundant creative energy.It embodies the spirit of Buddhism and represents the attainment of a profound realization. Li Chen's art embodies Eastern Zen philosophy, shaped by the minimalist style of Western art. Through the integration of Zen thought and contemporary art, it promotes the re-evolution of Asian contemporary sculpture.
Ravenel
Nov. 12, 2024
LI CHEN (B. 1963). Peony. bronze sculpture 44.5 (H) x 40 x 46 cm. (17 1⁄2 x
Est: $350,000 - $550,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963). Peony. bronze sculpture 44.5 (H) x 40 x 46 cm. (17 1⁄2 x 15 3⁄4 x 18 1⁄8 in.).
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2024
Li Chen 李真 | All in one 合十
Est: $700,000 - $1,200,000
Li Chen b. 1963 All in one incised 1998 (lower right); incised 李真 Li Chen 7/8 1998 (on the reverse) bronze 71 by 30 by 29 cm. 28 by 11 ⅞ by 11 ⅜ in. Executed in 1998, this work is number 7 from an edition of 8. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Ode to Art. ---------------------------------------------- 李真 1963年生合十款識 1998（右下）李真 Li Chen，7/8，1998（作品背面）銅雕 71 by 30 by 29 公分 28 by 11 ⅞ by 11 ⅜ 英寸 1998年作版數 7／8 此作品共8版附：亞洲藝術中心開立之原作保證書附：Ode to Art 畫廊開立之原作保證書
Sotheby's
Nov. 11, 2024
Li Chen 李真 | Soaring dragon 攀龍燭
Est: $1,300,000 - $2,500,000
Li Chen 1963 - Soaring dragon bronze incised 2010 (lower right); incised 李真 Li Chen 2/8 2010 (on the reverse) Executed in 2010. 167 by 52 by 36 cm. 65 ¾ by 20 ½ by 14 ⅛ in. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center. ---------------------------------------------- 李真 b.1963 攀龍燭銅雕款識 2010（右下）李真 Li Chen, 2/8, 2010（作品背面) 2010年作版數 2／8 此作品共8版 167 x 52 x 36 公分 65 ¾ x 20 ½ x 14 ⅛ 英寸附：亞洲藝術中心開立之作品證書
Sotheby's
Nov. 09, 2024
Li Chen (B. 1963). Missing. bronze sculpture 77 (H) x 66 x 34 cm. (30 5⁄16
Est: $450,000 - $850,000
Li Chen (B. 1963). Missing. bronze sculpture 77 (H) x 66 x 34 cm. (30 5⁄16 x 26 x 13 3⁄8 in.).
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2024
LI CHEN (B.1963). Sky. bronze sculpture 93(H) x 40 x 49.5 cm. (36 5⁄8 x 15
Est: ¥550,000 - ¥1,000,000
LI CHEN (B.1963). Sky. bronze sculpture 93(H) x 40 x 49.5 cm. (36 5⁄8 x 15 3⁄4 x 19 1⁄2 in.).
Christie's
Oct. 22, 2024
LI CHEN (Taiwanese, born 1963) Visiting Fairyland 2004 bronze, ed. 8/8 117 x 96 x 60cm
Est: $130,000 - $160,000
LI CHEN (Taiwanese, born 1963) Visiting Fairyland 2004 bronze, ed. 8/8 signed, dated and editioned verso: Li Chen/ 8/8/ 2004 117 x 96 x 60cm PROVENANCE: Ode to Art Gallery, Singapore Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITIONS: Li Chen: In Search Of Spiritual Space, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China, 2008 (another example) LITERATURE: Li Chen: In Search Of Spiritual Space, National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China, 2008, p.106 (illus, another example) OTHER NOTES: Li Chen is a celebrated Taiwanese sculptor whose work captivates through its spiritual depth and minimalist aesthetics. Known for his large-scale sculptures that draw heavily on Buddhist principles, Li Chen explores themes of serenity, balance, and the human spirit. His profound devotion to Buddhism is unmistakable in his work, as his sculptures embody a sense of inner tranquillity and enlightenment. Born in 1963 in Yunlin, Taiwan, Li Chen's artistic journey began early. He pursued arts and crafts during high school and delved into modern sculpture in the early 1980s under the mentorship of Hsieh Tong-liang. (1) While contemporary sculptural forms initially caught his attention, it was traditional Buddhist figurative sculpture that truly resonated with him. His early experiences crafting Buddhist icons were pivotal, providing him with technical skills and a deep understanding of materiality. Reflecting on this foundational period, Li Chen recounts: "For about six months, I created traditional Buddhist icons in a factory. After my military service, I became an assistant to a sculptor and continued making Buddhist sculptures. However, I considered it craft, not art, so I didn't sign my work." (2) This reflection reveals the internal tension Li Chen felt between the spiritual reverence of the traditional forms and his desire for personal artistic expression. By 1992, he began to sense the need to transcend traditional Buddhist sculpture, although the process of breaking away was not immediate. "I only produced one piece a year until 1997 because the traditional was a burden-it's difficult to break away from. Tradition is safe," (3) he notes. It took him seven years to develop his own distinct sculptural voice, a journey he describes as both arduous and liberating. "From that moment on, I felt truly free," (4) he explains, marking his shift from crafting religious icons to creating works infused with his personal vision. Li Chen's distinctive style is characterized by smooth, rounded forms and his use of black, white, and bronze. These elements give his sculptures a timeless, almost ethereal quality, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalism. His attention to detail is meticulous, with each piece reflecting an unwavering dedication to technique. As his body of work has evolved, there is a noticeable shift from the intricate detail of his early sculptures to the more simplified, yet profound, forms of his later pieces. The simplification in his work is reminiscent of the famous words of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of The Little Prince: "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." This philosophy resonates strongly when comparing Li Chen's early detailed works to the more abstract forms of his later pieces, where he strips away unnecessary complexity to reveal the essence of the subject. One of the standout pieces from Li Chen's later period is Visiting Fairyland 2004, lot 33, part of his Spiritual Journey through the Great Ether series. This series marks a significant departure from traditional sculpture, as Li Chen delves into more personal and metaphysical themes. Visiting Fairyland exemplifies this shift, blending Eastern philosophy with modern sculptural techniques. The title suggests a figure from an imaginary, mystical realm, evoking a sense of wonder and playfulness. The character appears approachable, embodying the lighter aspects of human nature. It's as though Li Chen invites us to find joy in the simplicity of life, encouraging us not to take ourselves too seriously. In Visiting Fairyland and his broader body of work, Li Chen melds the sacred and the secular, the traditional and the modern, achieving a harmony that speaks to both the soul and the senses. His sculptures, with their serene simplicity and spiritual resonance, invite us into a space of contemplation, encouraging a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Wiebke Brix Head of Art (1) Ian Findlay-Brown, Li Chen-In Search of spiritual Space, Asia Art Centre, 2008, artist quotes, p.12 -15 (2) Ibid. (3) Ibid. (4) Ibid.
Leonard Joel
Sep. 26, 2024
LI CHEN (B. 1963). Golden Rain. bronze sculpture 94(H) x 54.5 x 48.5 cm. (3
Est: $1,200,000 - $2,200,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963). Golden Rain. bronze sculpture 94(H) x 54.5 x 48.5 cm. (37 x 21 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄8 in.).
Christie's
Jun. 30, 2024
LI CHEN | Visiting Fairyland
Est: S$130,000 - S$180,000
62 x 48 x 31 cm bronze stamped with a seal, incised with signature, numbered edition 5/8 and dated 2004 verso Literature: Greatness of Spirit: Li Chen Premiere Sculpture Exhibition in Taiwan. Asia Art Center Co., Ltd, Taipei, 2012, p.45, artwork list ; Danzker, Jo-Anne. “Soul Guardians: In an Age of Disasters and Calamities.” In: Soul Guardians. Asia Art Center Co., Ltd, Taipei, 2009, p.44, black and white illustration. ; Provenance : Private collection, Singapore 李真《仙境寻幽》2004年作铜款识：艺术家印章 Li Chen 5/8 2004（背面）出版：2012年《大气—李真台湾大型雕塑首展》展览图录亚洲艺术中心编辑台北中正纪念堂 (图版为不同尺寸版本，第45页) ；2008年《李真-798神魄个展》展览图录亚洲艺术中心编辑, 第44页，黑白插图；来源：新加坡私人收藏 Born in 1963 in Taiwan, Li Chen is an internationally renowned sculptor who has had his solo exhibition at the 52nd Venice Biennale (2007) and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei (2011). The work featured in this auction, Visiting Fairyland, is from Li Chen’s most recognizable series “Spiritual Journey Through the Great Ether.” Another piece, Soothing Breezes Floating Clouds, from the same series commanded a price of € 280,533 (approx. SGD 410,783) in Sotheby’s auction in 2023. This sculpture portrays a blissful figure, small in volume yet filled with lively energy. Crafted in fluid lines and curved surfaces, the work impresses people with a comforting sense of aesthetics that can evoke “a realm of innermost emotion of riding the wind and becoming one with nature.” The delicate and glossy texture of bronze triggers the desire to touch the work to further feel the spirituality that the artist wanted to convey through the contrast of light and heavy. Most of Li Chen’s art is created from the subject of Buddhist philosophy or thoughts, founding on the mixture of transcendent and worldly to reach a balance between traditional Eastern aesthetics and contemporary discourse of sculpture coming from the West. He pursues unity of the material and spiritual, with the sharing of life energy to demonstrate the Chinese inner stature that impacts one’s sense of touch beyond purely vision. 李真，1963年出生于台湾，是一位享誉国际的雕塑家，曾在第52届威尼斯双年展（2007年）和台北中正纪念堂（2011年）举办个人展览。本次拍卖的作品《仙境寻幽》出自李真最具代表性的系列“大气神游”。同系列的另一件作品《清风云露》在2023年苏富比拍卖会上以280,533欧元（约合新加坡币410,783元）成交。这尊雕塑描绘了一个极乐的形象，体积虽不大，却充满了生机。作品采用流畅的线条和曲面，给人以舒适的美感，能唤起一种飘飘欲仙，乘风神游的内心情感境界。铜细腻而光滑的质感激发了人们想要触摸作品的欲望，进一步感受艺术家希望通过轻与重的对比所要传达的灵性与神韵。李真的大部分作品都源自佛教哲学或思想，将超脱生死与世俗的虚实相结合，以建立传统东方美学与西方现代雕塑话语之间的平衡。他追求物质与精神的统一，通过生命能量的共享来展现中式富有动力感的内在气势，给观众带来了超越纯粹视觉感受的触觉体验。
33 Auction
Jun. 16, 2024
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$4,000,000 - NT$5,000,000
乘雲氣 Cloud Glider 雕刻簽名：Li Chen 7/8 2000 雕刻鈐印：李真 Signature engraved: Li Chen in English, dated 2000 and numbered 7/8 With one seal of the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Jun. 16, 2024
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$5,000,000 - NT$7,000,000
三生石 Cause 雕刻簽名：Li Chen 1/8 2003 雕刻鈐印：李真 Signature engraved: Li Chen in English, dated 2003 and numbered 1/8 With one seal of the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Jun. 16, 2024
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$3,500,000 - NT$4,000,000
御風遊 Riding the Wind 雕刻簽名：2007 Li Chen 5/8 雕刻鈐印：李真 Signature engraved: Li Chen in English, dated 2007 and numbered 5/8 With one seal of the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Jun. 02, 2024
李真LI CHEN (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$1,600,000 - NT$2,600,000
無垢 Unadulterated 簽名雕刻背面:李真 Li Chen 1/8 2013 Engraved reverse Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 1/8 and dated 2013 附亞洲藝術中心開立之作品保證書 This lot is to be sold with a certificate issued by Asia Art Center, Taipei.
Ravenel
Mar. 23, 2024
Li Chen; Entering the World
Est: S$45,000 - S$55,000
Lot: 819, Li Chen (b. 1963, Taiwanese), Entering the World, executed in 2007, bronze sculpture edition 26/30, 25 x 25 x 50 cm, signed in chinese, signed, numbered and dated (engraved on lower back),Pick up Point: Jakarta, Tags: Taiwanese, Taiwan, modern, sculpture, surrealism IMPORTANT INFO Bidders need to know We encourage all buyers to check for condition reports and or other photos before bidding. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is free from damage and wear. Please go through photos for more details on conditions and age; color will be different depends on your screen. All the items are sold as is and all sales are final. We encourage all bidders to review our terms and conditions before bidding. Please contact us through email info@larasati.com if you need any further information.
Larasati Auctioneers
Dec. 10, 2023
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$550,000 - NT$750,000
無憂國土 Pure Land 雕刻簽名：李真 66/99 1998 Signature engraved: Li Chen in Chinese, dated 1998 and numbered 66/99
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Dec. 10, 2023
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$6,000,000 - NT$8,000,000
文殊與普賢 Wisdom Bodhisattva and Fulfillment Bodhisattva 雕刻簽名：2001 Li Chen 跟版數 (2) 雕刻鈐印：李真 (2) Signature engraved: Li Chen in English, dated 2001 and edition number (2) With one seal of the artist (2)
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Dec. 10, 2023
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$11,000,000 - NT$15,000,000
大士騎龍 Dragon - Riding Bodhisattva 雕刻簽名：2001 Li Chen 跟版數雕刻鈐印：李真 Signature engraved: Li Chen in English, dated 2001 and edition number With one seal of the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Dec. 03, 2023
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, b.1963)
Est: NT$1,900,000 - NT$2,800,000
靈思 Soul 簽名雕刻後側：李真 Li Chen 6/8 2006 Engraved on the back Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 6/8 and dated 2006
Ravenel
Sep. 24, 2023
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Casual bronze sculpture 69 (H) x 46 x 37 cm. (27 1/8 x 18
Est: $550,000 - $850,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Casual bronze sculpture 69 (H) x 46 x 37 cm. (27 1/8 x 18 1/8 x 14 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2023
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, b.1963)
Est: NT$2,200,000 - NT$4,600,000
南海 Avalokitesvara 簽名雕刻背面:李真 Li Chen 3/8 1998 Engraved on reverse Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 3/8 and dated 1998
Ravenel
May. 29, 2023
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Soul bronze sculpture 94(H) x 36.5 x 32 cm. (37 x 14 3/8
Est: $700,000 - $1,200,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Soul bronze sculpture 94(H) x 36.5 x 32 cm. (37 x 14 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
Christie's
May. 28, 2023
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b.1963 )
Est: NT$2,500,000 - NT$3,800,000
天界山水 Landscape in Heaven 雕刻簽名：2001 Li Chen 版數雕刻鈐印：李真 Engraved Li Chen in English, edition number and dated 2001 With one seal of the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Mar. 20, 2023
Li Chen (Chinese, b. 1963) "Sakyamuni" Bronze Sculpture
Est: $40,000 - $80,000
Rare, Large Li Chen (Chinese, b. 1963) "Sakyamuni" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture. Numbered - #1/8. Measures approx. - 37" high x 16 1/2" wide x 20" deep. Comes with black pedestal - 39 1/2" high x 19 1/2" square at base. Executed in 1998. Signed Li Chen on back. Also signed in Chinese. Li Chen, born in 1963 in Yunlin, Taiwan, began studying art, primarily painting, from a young age. Prior to entering the military, he began studying sculpture of the human form with renowned artist Hsieh Tung-liang. During the late 80s and early 90s, Chen devoted himself to studying Eastern religions and launched his artistic career in 1999, where he imbued these philosophies into his bronze Buddha sculptures. The combination of traditional ancient philosophies and Chen's contemporary style form a visually unique oeuvre in which he is internationally renowned. Originally purchased from Goedhuis Contemporary in 2002 for $17,490. Please see picture for original receipt, please note the original owners information has been edited out.
Antiques & Art International
Jan. 14, 2023
LI CHEN (Li Zhen) | Pure Land
Est: S$210,000 - S$390,000
90 x 160 x 55 cm bronze signed and dated 1998 at sculpture ; edition 4/8 EXHIBITED: Li Chen in 52nd Venice Biennale – Energy of Emptiness, Telecom Italia Future Centre, Venice, June 10 – November 21, 2007 Li Chen - Mind-Body-Spirit, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore, September 25 - December 9, 2009 Greatness of Spirit - Li Chen Premiere Sculpture Exhibition in Taiwan, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall / Road of Democracy, Taipei, November 6 - December 4, 2011 LITERATURE: Li Chen Sculpture 1992-2002, Asia Art Center, Beijing, 2004, color illustrated, pp. 40-42 Li Chen Energy of Emptiness 52nd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, Asia Art Center Co., Ltd., Taipei, 2007, color illustrated, pp. 30–31; black and white illustrated, p. 216 Li Chen: In Search of Spiritual Space, 2008 Solo Exhibition at National Art Museum of China, Asia Art Center, Taipei, 2008, color illustrated, p. 194 李真《无忧国土》 1998 年作铜签名雕刻：李真（臀部）李真 1998（底座）展览：「第52届威尼斯国际艺术双年展—寻找精神的空间．虚空中的能量：李真雕塑展」，未来展望美术馆，威尼斯，展期自2007年6月10日至11月21日「李真：精神．身体．灵魂」，新加坡美术馆，新加坡，展期自2009年9月25日至12月9日「大气—李真台湾大型雕塑首展」，中正纪念堂─民主大道、两厅院艺文广场(自由广场)，台北，展期自2011年11月6日至12月4日图录：《1992-2002李真雕塑》，亚洲艺术中心，北京，2004，彩色图版，页40-42 《李真—虚空的能量：第52届威尼斯国际艺术双年展》，亚洲艺术中心有限公司，台北，2007，彩色图版，页30-31；黑白图版，页216 《李真—寻找精神的空间》，亚洲艺术中心，台北，2008，彩色图版，页194 Bid online at https://auctions.33auction.com/lots/view/1-6WOVUQ/
33 Auction
Dec. 14, 2022
Li Chen (Tawainese, b. 1963) Landscape in Heaven, 2001
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Li Chen (Taiwanese, b. 1963) Landscape in Heaven, 2001 bronze inscribed Li Chen, dated and numbered 1/8 22 x 14 1/2 x 14 inches. Provenance: Michael Goedhuis, London Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Hindman
Dec. 07, 2022
GUI DIAN (1865-1958) Poem by Chen Li in Running Script / Seven-character Po
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
GUI DIAN (1865-1958) Poem by Chen Li in Running Script / Seven-character Poem in Running... Two scrolls, mounted for framing, ink on red paper / ink on gold-flecked paper 1. Poem by Chen Li in Running Script Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on red paper 25.3 x 65 cm. (10 x 25 5/8 in.) (2)
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2022
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, 1963)
Est: NT$1,500,000 - NT$2,600,000
無心海 Clear Soul 簽名：李真 Li Chen 7/8 2002 Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 7/8 and dated 2002
Ravenel
Dec. 04, 2022
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, 1963)
Est: NT$7,000,000 - NT$9,000,000
雪峰仙蹤 Snow Wonderland 簽名：Li Chen 3/8 2007 鈐印：李真 Signed Li Chen in English, dated 2007 and numbered 2/8 With one seal of the artist 完成於2007年的《雪峰仙蹤》便為李真「大氣神遊」系列中，以仙者形象融合精神暢想的代表作。此件《雪峰仙蹤》萃取東方道家意境，描摹一位手持拂塵、雲遊雪境的仙者，其若超脫塵世。其中人物如高邁亙久的神靈面容祥和嘴角微揚，身體姿態一派悠然單腳立於雪山之巔，一足泰然架起。以輕馭重，暢然世外，回看雪峰仙者，養空而遊，獨到的美學和形態的趣味訴說著悠遠暢達的心懷，每一個觀者都可以在其中徜徉，尋找到自我精神的樂土。 Completed in 2007, Snow Wonderland forms part of the Genuine State series by Li Chen, where the artist seeks a spiritual state through the depiction of a hermit. This work explores the realm of oriental philosophy depicting a hermit exploring the spiritual world with a horsetail whisk. The figure stands on one foot on top of a snowy mountain with a serene complexion and subtle smile on his face. The balanced form of the figure suggests an optimum psychological state in its unique aesthetic depiction. This liberates the mind of viewers in their search for a utopian state.
Ravenel
Dec. 01, 2022
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Radiance.Chiliadal Blossom (I) bronze sculpture 49 (H) x
Est: $200,000 - $500,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Radiance.Chiliadal Blossom (I) bronze sculpture 49 (H) x 34 x 26.5 cm. (19 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 06, 2022
李真 LI CHEN （Taiwanese, b.1963）
Est: NT$4,600,000 - NT$5,500,000
文殊與普賢 Wisdom Bodhisattva and Fulfillment Bodhisattva 雕刻簽名：2001 Li Chen 7/8 (2) 雕刻鈐印：李真 (2) Engraved Li Chen in English, numbered 7/8 and dated 2001 With one seal of the artist (2)
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Nov. 06, 2022
李真 LI CHEN （Taiwanese, b.1963）
Est: NT$13,000,000 - NT$18,000,000
清風雲露 Soothing Breezes Floating Clouds 簽名雕刻：李真 Li Chen，版數， 2005 Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered and dated 2005
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Jun. 05, 2022
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, 1963)
Est: NT$3,800,000 - NT$4,800,000
清風雲露 Soothing Breezes Floating Clouds 簽名雕刻：李真 Li Chen 4/8 2005 Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 4/8 and dated 2005
Ravenel
Jun. 04, 2022
李真 Li Chen (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$7,000,000 - NT$9,500,000
大士 Avalokitesvara 簽名雕刻背後：Li Chen 3/8 1999 雕刻鈐印：李真 Engraved on the back Li Chen in English, numbered 3/8 and dated 1999, with one seal of the artist 《大士》是李真「虛空中的能量」系列的代表作之一，2001年曾受邀參加美國紐約蘇富比總部「無疆界的中國」大型聯展，2007年更於第52屆威尼斯雙年展展出。《大士》一作臉部渾圓敦厚又慈悲的神情，在霧化面相中不失拙趣，是喜樂也是祥和。以單純清淨，卻又充斥著沛然莫之禦的氣體能量，這種具形擴張效果，在極限與厚重間有了虛與實的官感，是太虛智慧包容的意涵，即簡單又直接傳達姿勢語彙。就雕塑肌理與線條關係，李真表現出高超的融合性，看似簡約，但在光影下確充滿著變化，圓滿造型中依然有其精妙的神韻，左握淨瓶，右拈指印，渾圓展臂而立。一種安穩態勢，讓人有平靜安定感。在質感上用中國墨黑色帶有霧亮處理形成特有效果，使觀者有既重又輕的感覺，是一件耐人尋味的精品。人類文明之多元性，在全球化的趨勢中加速交流，但當下強勢文化的侵略與散佈，造成異文化間的存在與疆界快速的消失。全球化是共生概念，方便人類生活，但並非等於文化的統一化，在現代的時空裡，更突顯個別文化的傳統自由精神的重要與可貴。雕塑家李真，生於台灣，是一位極具天份的藝術家，至今已於紐約、芝加哥、邁阿密、休士頓、巴黎、倫敦、日內瓦、威尼斯、上海、北京、新加坡、台北等多個城市展出，私人及公共收藏遍布許多國家，更於2007年受邀個展於全世界最高地位的學術展覽：第52屆義大利威尼斯雙年展，獲得國際廣大的迴響及曝光度，為至高的榮譽。李真涉獵佛道學等經典、物外尋真，在藝術作品的追求上，是以雕塑來傳達東方文化的精神與內涵。李真以「虛空」為其重要的創作美學概念，「空」與「虛」是中國文化中佛學及道學的重要思想，佛學中的「空」並不是代表沒有，而是代表一個巨大寂靜的生滅智慧境界，在道家思想有兩句話：「虛空粉碎，大地平沉」，就是描述一個破與靜的極點狀態，在「易」之中求道。李真的雕塑是在探討虛空的能量，但他所表現出的雕塑實體，卻是空於外，道氣入內而充塞，一點也不空，原因是李真再現能量是以一種精神的形式，用誇張、通體漆黑的實體來表現懾人的物質精神，但雕塑所傳達確是甜美、浪漫、喜悅與滿足的精神概念，正因如此，即便他的部分作品巨大無比，但卻不顯壓迫笨重，似飄浮於空中，令人有「既重又輕」的感覺，這正是精神能量與物質能量完美的結合所致。不但如此，李真竟能突破千年佛教雕塑既有的形式藩籬，轉化唐代佛教造像的豐厚飽滿，以及宋代俊美秀麗的精神暨形象特質，將雕塑的開臉與線條減至極簡，並且粹取中國5000年歷史文化的元素，如中國的仙、佛、龍、神話、民間故事等，更進一步注入當代藝術的元素及物件，成功的結合古典與當代，使其作品呈現一種前所未見的獨特型態及樣貌，賦予東方雕塑新的生命。 The "Avalokitesvara" is one of the representative series of Li Chen's artworks named "Energy in Emptiness". In 2001, this piece was invited by the Sotheby's Headquarters in New York, U.S.A. to attend a huge exhibition called "China without Border." Moreover, it was also displayed in the 52nd Venice Biennial in 2007. The work "Avalokitesvara" shows a full round face with mercy, humbleness and sincerity. It might look clumsy at first yet the misted facial expression conveys joy, peace and harmony. Besides offering people an innocent, clear and clean sense, it also has an abundance of energy which has an expansive effect. Between the limit and the heaviness, virtual and real senses are endowed. These are implications of the wisdom of tai xu (it means vision) which applies the language of various body postures to communicate with the audience in a simple and direct manner. In terms of the relation between sculptural textures and lines, Li Chen's work demonstrates his superb skills to combine them. It might look simple, but in the light and shadow, it is full of changes. Still, there is a sense of delicate spirit in the perfect design. With the left hand holding a clean bottle, the right hand's fingers making a lotus gesture, the sculpture stands tall with solemnity and dignity and gives a calm and secure feeling. The use of Chinese ink-black color with bright-misted approach creates an unique quality that makes audience feel the heaviness and lightness at the same time. It is a fine piece of artwork which arouses intense interests. Globalization is accelerating communication and interaction among the multitudes of human cultures and the boundaries between existing cultures are disappearing rapidly. While globalization is a universal concept that makes life easier for all, it does not unify cultures. In that sense the individualism of unique cultures is more important and precious now than it has even been before. The artist Li Chen was born in central Taiwan, and in his expansive studies of Buddhist and Taoist scriptures he seeks truth beyond the material world. He uses sculpture to convey the spirit and allusions of Eastern culture, taking the idea of "Emptiness", or "Void", as his central creative aesthetic concept. These are important concepts in Chinese Buddhist and Taoist cultures. But "Emptiness" in Buddhism does not mean "Nothing". Instead it connotes a vast and calm understanding of one's existence in the world. In the same vein, there is a Taoist saying that goes: "When emptiness is broken, the earth loses its balance"; it describes an extreme state of disturbing the balance of things as pursued though the idea of interconnectivity. Li Chen's sculptures investigate the energy of such emptiness, and his sculptural forms are not empty, but instead are full of a vital energy. He achieves this through an energetic and spiritual style that uses exaggerated shapes and dark black lacquer to create a spiritual matter that people can absorb. But the sculptures also convey emotions that are sweet, romantic, happy and satisfied. For this reason, though some of his works may be massive, they don't appear oppressive and heavy. Instead they seem to be floating in the air, exhibiting an alluring ambiguity between lightness and heaviness. Li Chen also makes breakthroughs in the already-existing styles of Buddhist sculpture that have existed over thousands of years. He alters the thick and full Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618–907) style Buddhist sculptures and the elegantly spiritual characteristics of Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1279) sculpture, reaching an extreme simplification in both face and line. He extracts elements of China's five thousand years of history and culture, including Chinese immortals, Buddhas, dragons, fairy tales and folk tales, etc. and takes them a step further, creating contemporary artistic work from them. He successfully combines classical and contemporary perspectives and creates works that are unprecedented and unique forms, endowing new life to Eastern sculpture.
Ravenel
May. 27, 2022
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Fire Master bronze sculpture 124 (H) x 54 x 41 cm (48 7/8
Est: $700,000 - $900,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Fire Master bronze sculpture 124 (H) x 54 x 41 cm (48 7/8 x 21 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.)
Christie's
May. 08, 2022
李真 LI CHEN ( Taiwanese, b. 1963 )
Est: NT$4,200,000 - NT$5,200,000
觀 Meditation 簽名：2002 Li Chen 2/8 鈐印：李真 Dated 2002, signed Li Chen in English, numbered 2/8 With one carved seal by the artist
Zhong Cheng Auction Co. Ltd.
Apr. 28, 2022
Li Chen 李真 - Ephemeral Beauty 烟花
Est: $600,000 - $1,200,000
Li Chen b.1963 Ephemeral Beauty bronze inscribed Li Chen in Chinese and Pinyin, numbered 4/8 (lower back) executed in 2013, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8 31 by 25 by 82.5 cm; 12¼ by 9 ⅞ by 32 ½ in. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Asia Art Center --------------------------------------- 李真 b.1963 烟花銅雕款識李真 Li Chen（後側下方）版數 4/8 二〇一三年作 31 x 25 x 82.5 cm; 12 ¼ x 9 ⅞ x 32 ½ in. 附：亞洲藝術中心開立之原作保證書
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2022
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Pure Land bronze sculpture 63 (H) x 111 x 29 cm. (24 3/4
Est: $600,000 - $1,000,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Pure Land bronze sculpture 63 (H) x 111 x 29 cm. (24 3/4 x 43 3/4 x 11 3/8 in.)
Christie's
Dec. 05, 2021
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$7,000,000 - NT$9,000,000
無憂國土 Pure Land Engraved Li Chen in English and Chinese, numbered 5/8, dated 1998 簽名雕刻：LiChan 5/8 (臀部)，李真 1998 (底座) 李真涉略佛道學等經典、物外尋真，在藝術作品的追求上，是以雕塑來傳達東方文化的精神與內涵。李真以「虛空」為其重要的創作美學概念，「空」與「虛」是中國文化中佛學及道學的重要思想，佛學中的「空」並不是代表沒有，而是代表一個巨大寂靜的生滅智慧境界，在道家思想有兩句話:「虛空粉碎，大地平沉」，就是描述一個破與靜的極點狀態，在「易」之中求道。李真的雕塑是在探討虛空的能量，但他所表現出的雕塑實體，卻是空於外，道氣入內而充塞，一點也不空，原因是李真再現能量是以一種精神的形式，用誇張、通體漆黑的實體來表現攝人的物質精神，但雕塑所傳達確是甜美、浪漫、喜悅與滿足的精神概念，正因如此，即便他的部分作品巨大無比，但卻不顯壓迫笨重，似漂浮於空中，令人有「既重又輕」的感覺，這正是精神能量與物質能量完美的結合所致。不但如此，李真竟能突破千年佛教雕塑既有的形式藩籬，轉化唐代佛教造像的豐厚飽滿，以及宋代俊美秀麗的精神暨形象特質，將雕塑的開臉與線條減至極簡，並且萃取中國五千年歷史文化的元素，如中國的仙、佛、龍、神話、民間故事等，更進一步注入當代藝術的元素及物件，成功的結合古典與當代，使其作品呈現一種前所未見的獨特型態及樣貌，賦予東方雕塑新的生命。 Owing to Li Chen’s rebirth of energy in a spiritual form, the sculpture is highlighted in an exaggerated and lacquered black object to display a sweet, romantic, joyful, and satisfactory spiritual concept. Hence, despite Li’s art is in gigantic form, but never heavy but flowing in the sky to transmit a “heavy and light” feeling, and a perfect fusion of spiritual energy and material energy. Li Chen’s art, determined to break from the traditional thousand-year religious Buddhist formality of its structures, results in transforming Tang Dynasty’s Buddhist round and complete figurative sculpture and the Song Dynasty’s beautiful spirit and unique characteristics into simplistic sculpture’s smiling face and lines. In addition, Li obtains the cultural elements from the 5000 years of Chinese history, such as spirits, Buddha, dragon, fables, and legends, blending contemporary artistic elements and materials into fusion of tradition and modernity. Hence, Li’s work displays an unprecedented unique style and panorama to endow the Eastern sculpture with a new life.
Ravenel
Dec. 02, 2021
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Ink
Est: $500,000 - $1,000,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Ink Play bronze sculpture 36 (H) x 135 x 60 cm. (14 1/8 x 53 1/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 25, 2021
Li Chen (B. 1963) Avalokiteśvara
Est: $350,000 - $550,000
Li Chen (B. 1963) Avalokiteśvara 1999 incised with the artist's signature in Chinese and English and numbered 5/30 on the reverse bronze 49 x 23 x 41 cm (19 5/16 x 9 1/16 x 16 1/8 in) This work is number 5 from an edition of 30 and is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Asia Art Center, Taipei. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 18, 2021
李真LI Chen (Taiwanese, b. 1963)
Est: NT$2,400,000 - NT$3,800,000
無心海Clear Soul 簽名：李真 Li Chen 2/8 2002 Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 2/8 and dated 2002 透過獨創的「鎏銀」材質，塑造出一宛若明鏡之倒影，「大氣神遊」系列之一《無心海》比喻人唯有保持澄淨無垢的「清淨心」，致若赤子的境界，才能無憂無慮的徜徉在清澈的湖水之上。《無心海》純淨無瑕的赤子之身，無欲無求，不拘於七情六欲，師法自然，以最真的態度來面對生命、享受生活。似有心，若無心；是實境，若虛境，生命是真、非真，在時間中消失。宛若明鏡之倒影，它是澄淨無垢的「清淨心」，致若諸佛境界，才能無憂無慮的徜徉在清澈湖水之上。細品李真作品，沒有過度繁瑣的線條，渾圓純樸的造型總令觀者會心一笑，精簡中有渾然天成氣韻之美。 Clear Soul, created in 2002 by Li Chen, is part of his series Spiritual Journey through the Great Ether. The sculpture exclusively adopts a silvering material and creates a mirror-like inverting effect. Clear Soul figuratively suggests that only a pure and spotless soul, such as that of a newborn baby, may freely fly over the serene and clear lake. The infant-like Clear Soul actually means freedom from desires or demands, negating mortal emotions or desires, complying with the rules of nature, and facing and enjoying life with the most genuine attitude. Clear Soul seems as if a mind of concerns has seemingly cast off the concerns of mortal toil; it is substantial but feels weightless. Life is real and yet full of illusions, which are doomed to vanish as time goes by. This philosophy can be compared to a mirror-like inverting effect. Pure and spotless Clear Soul, which is the boundary of Buddhism, will enjoy the freedom of flying over the serene and clear lake. Li abandons the over-complicated or lines in his sculptures and the perfectly round and unsophisticated image of figure always bring the viewers the purest movement through looking at these simple works.
Ravenel
Jul. 18, 2021
李真 LI Chen (Taiwanese, b.1963)
Est: NT$4,400,000 - NT$5,500,000
入世Entering the World 簽名雕刻：李真 Li Chen2/8 2007 Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 2/8 and dated 2007 《入世》創作於2007年，探討生命來到世界上的意義─我們為何而來？又為何離開？李真以佛菩薩暗示輪迴，誠如宇宙物理的運轉、人生生死的變異，世間一切的現象都是宿命的安排；對比於神態莊嚴平和的佛菩薩，李真刻意強調「入世而存在」的重要，生命在宇宙中繼起、入世，本身即有獨一無二的價值，因此以無邪的嬰兒表示世間人們追求的最高境界，並用金色凸顯理想狀態的完美。因此，舞動的淘氣嬰孩在肅靜菩薩懷中，兩者構成「宿命」與「入世」的對照。 "Entering the World," which was created in 2007, explores the meaning of the coming of life into this world. Why are we here? And why do we leave? Li Chen uses the image of a Buddha or Bodhisattva to hint at reincarnation, suggesting that all the changes that happen in the universe, and the process of birth and death in human existence, along with all other phenomena, are determined by fate or karma. However, in contrast to the serene, imposing Buddha figure, Li Chen also, and quite deliberately, emphasizes the importance of entering and existing in this world; as he sees it, the process whereby life continues to exist in this world (and through which we enter the world) is itself of immeasurable value. The innocent baby represents the striving of human beings in this world for the ultimate; the use of gold coloration for the baby points up the perfection of this ideal state. By placing the wriggling, adorable baby in the arms of the quiescent Buddha, a contrast is created between "fate" and "entering the world."
Ravenel
May. 25, 2021
LI CHEN (B. 1963) - Soul
Est: $700,000 - $1,200,000
LI CHEN (B. 1963) Soul bronze sculpture 94(H) x 36.5 x 32 cm. (37 x 14 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Apr. 21, 2021
Human Nature
Est: $800,000 - $1,500,000
Human Nature
Poly Auction Hong Kong
Apr. 21, 2021
Avalokitesvara
Est: $6,000,000 - $9,000,000
Avalokitesvara
Poly Auction Hong Kong

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