Ming royal descendant turned Buddhist monk painted 12 leaves of birds and flowers, sold for Rs 75 cr

Bada Shanren, originally named Zhu Da, was born into the Ming royal lineage in 1626. Following the Ming dynasty's collapse in 1644, he sought solace in a Buddhist monastery for many years. Later, he embraced secular life as a renowned painter, crafting works that emphasize bold simplicity. His masterpiece, 'Flowers and Birds,' comprised twelve ink-on-paper leaves and recently fetched HK$61.9 million at Christie's Hong Kong auction.