In a surprising turn of events, a Van Gogh canvas that has not been seen by the public for more than six decades has sparked interest all over Hong Kong. The work, titled Chestnut Trees in Blossom, was painted in late 1890 in the quiet village of Auvers‑sur‑Oise before the Dutch master’s death.
The painting is now on display at a temporary venue in Hong Kong ahead of a Sotheby’s auction scheduled for this weekend in New York, where it could fetch an estimated $180 million, potentially eclipsing all previous Van Gogh record prices.
Art dealers, collectors and casual viewers alike lined up at the exhibition space, many hoping for a chance to see a famous work that had once disappeared from the public eye and only resurfaced recently.
The long‑awaited unveiling has reminded fans of Van Gogh’s reputation for capturing fleeting light and rustic landscapes, and it may well solidify the painter’s position as one of history’s most valuable artists.
