Lot 2 · Objects of Refined Virtue: A Private Collection of Scholar's Objects
Qing dynasty
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- Estimate
- HK$15,000–HK$20,000 hammer ≈ $1,932–$2,576
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Objects of Refined Virtue: A Private Collection of Scholar's Objects, Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place · 26 May 2013
- Record ID
- TB-2026-2065667
- Record
- first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Carved Bamboo 'prunus' Libation Cup, Qing dynasty. Bonhams, 26 May 2013, lot 2. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2065667.
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A Carved Bamboo 'prunus' Libation Cup, Qing dynasty. Bonhams, 26 May 2013, lot 2. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2065667.
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From the same sale Objects of Refined Virtue: A Private Collection of Scholar's Objects · May 2013
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Qing dynasty | A rectangular zitan 'archaistic scroll' box and cover | HK$120,000–HK$160,000 | |
| Qing dynasty | A Boxwood 'tree-trunk' Brushpot | HK$100,000–HK$120,000 | |
| Qing dynasty | A Small Carved Bamboo Tangerine | HK$20,000–HK$25,000 | |
| Qing dynasty | A Small Carved Bamboo 'qilin' Seal | HK$12,000–HK$16,000 | |
| Qianlong | A circular cinnabar lacquer 'precious objects' box and cover | HK$200,000–HK$250,000 | |
| Mid Qing dynasty | An Exquisitely Carved Chenxiangmu 'quails' Brushpot | HK$600,000–HK$650,000 |
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