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Inside his spacious Hong Kong Island abode, carefully curated artworks from all over the world reveal the eclectic tastes and travels of banker-turned-art curator William Zhao, also our Editor-at-Large for Art and Design. Take a sneak peek inside his home for his favourite five art pieces. 

See also: William Zhao’s Ultimate Guide to Art Fair Etiquette

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"These Balinese wood sculptures date back 200 years. We purchased them on a visit to Bali 15 years ago and had them shipped to Paris. The freight cost more than they did. A year later we saw similar pieces at the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris."

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"I love this porcelain tea set from China which is more than three centuries old. It has been in our family for generations."

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Photo: Mitchell Geng/Hong Kong Tatler

"France awarded me this medal in 2014. It's a knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters, which recognises a person's contribution to the arts. It's very special to me."

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Photo: Mitchell Geng/Hong Kong Tatler

"This console table is by my good friend Hervé Van der Straeten. I have a few pieces by him. I just love his work."

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Photo: Mitchell Geng/Hong Kong Tatler

"This drawing of French actress Catherine Deneuve hangs in my bedroom. It was presented to me by the artist himself, Liu Ye, as a gift."

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See also: 5 Ways To Brighten Up Your Home With Kelly Lo

Read the full story in the March 2017 issue of Hong Kong Tatler.