Weighing in at just over two kilograms, a lunar meteorite at Christie’s auction Shanghai preview is the world\u2019s second largest.<\/p>\n
It was found in Mali, West Africa, 5 years ago, before being cut into several pieces by scientists.<\/p>\n
Consisting of rock fragments and glass shards from the moon, it\u2019s a rarity, according to Lin Ziyun, an expert in Classical Art at Christie\u2019s.<\/p>\n
“The estimated value is between 2 and 3 million RMB. Lunar meteorites are extremely rare, with less than 900 kilograms found on Earth. This slice is the largest in private ownership,” the expert said.<\/p>\n
Other standout items at the auction preview include one of Mozart\u2019s manuscripts, and Einstein\u2019s manuscript first order approximation field equation.<\/p>\n
The preview also features artworks from renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, whose works have previously sold for millions of dollars.<\/p>\n
According to a recent industry report, Chinese collectors have overtaken those in Britain.<\/p>\n
They now represent the biggest group of art collectors in the auction market worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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