Wang Zhongjun

Wang Zhongjun (Chinese: 王中军; born 1960) is a Chinese billionaire businessman, film producer and art collector. Wang and his brother Wang Zhonglei founded the Chinese entertainment company Huayi Brothers Media.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Zhongjun
Born1960 (age 60–61)[1]
Beijing
NationalityChinese
EducationStonybrook University
Occupationfilm producer and art collector
Known forco-founder, Huayi Brothers Media
RelativesWang Zhonglei (brother)

Wang bought Vincent Van Gogh's 1890 painting Still Life, Vase with Daisies and Poppies for $61.8 million in November 2014.[1][2] In May 2015, Wang bought Pablo Picasso's Femme Au Chignon Dans Un Fauteuil for $29.93 million.[3] In May 2016 Wang bought a letter written by the 11th century Chinese scholar Zeng Gong for ¥ 207 million, setting a new record for a piece of Chinese letter.[4]

Wang was ranked by Forbes as the 309th richest person in China in 2015, with a net worth of $1 billion.[1]

References
  1. "Wang Zhongjun". Forbes. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. "Van Gogh floral still life sold for $61.8m (£38.7m)". BBC News Online. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  3. "Chinese media mogul Wang Zhongjun buys Picasso portrait". 11 May 2016.
  4. "Chinese calligraphy letter sets new auction record". BBC News Online. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
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