Prayer was one of five paintings by the Chinese artist “entrusted by an important institution” to the state-owned Poly Auction

The real-estate tycoon, a key patron of Zeng, has not been seen since she was "disappeared"—the painting, Prayer, is now described by Poly auctions as "entrusted by an important institution"

Mutually beneficial collaborations between Western and Chinese auction houses are on the rise

Set of 12 ink panels by traditional master sell to Chinese buyer at Poly Auction Beijing for RMB931.5m