Chinese 'renegade bidder' thwarts art auction - 02 Mar 09
- 12 years ago
A mystery art collector who recently bid $40m for two Chinese sculptures is refusing to pay.
The bronze heads were part of an auction of the collection of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who died last year.
But Cai Mingchao says his renegade bid was the act of a patriot, claiming that the sculptures belong in China. Tania Page reports.
The bronze heads were part of an auction of the collection of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who died last year.
But Cai Mingchao says his renegade bid was the act of a patriot, claiming that the sculptures belong in China. Tania Page reports.