A painting by artist Liu Ye, entitled Maggie Cheung (left), was among those that went on display yesterday at the Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai, ahead of Poly Auction Hong Kong's inaugural sale starting today. Photo: Edward Wong

Gregory Rubinstein, of Sotheby's, with Raphael's The Head of a Young Apostle. Photo: David Wong

Prospective buyers admire works including Rough Lourd et Vert Leger (No. 39) to go to auction this weekend at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Photo: Edward Wong

Prospective buyers admire works. Photo: Edward Wong

Hong Kong

More foreign collectors selling works in Hong Kong auction houses

Overseas art consigners using city to reach lucrative mainland buyers and Asian markets

Vivienne Chow

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Published: 12:00am, 24 Nov, 2012

Updated: 2:36pm, 24 Nov, 2012

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Gregory Rubinstein, of Sotheby's, with Raphael's The Head of a Young Apostle. Photo: David Wong

Prospective buyers admire works including Rough Lourd et Vert Leger (No. 39) to go to auction this weekend at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Photo: Edward Wong

Prospective buyers admire works. Photo: Edward Wong

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