Sotheby’s Hong Kong is to partner with the Adidas Sport in Art Exhibition to hold the Sport in Art Auction on October 5 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, during Sotheby’s Hong Kong Contemporary Chinese Art Autumn Auction. This prestigious event will promote the Olympics, sport and art, and Sotheby’s and Adidas will be donating the auction proceeds to Right to Play China for its long term relief efforts to help those affected by the Sichuan earthquake earlier this year. Right to Play China is a charity that works to enhance the health and education of young people in China through sport.

Of the artworks, 46 from 37 artists will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Hong Kong at the Sport in Art Auction this October, including the entire “Artworks from Athletes” series. The sale is expected to achieve HK$9.7 – 14 million.

Posted: 09|27|08 at 9:34 am. Filed under: Asia.