Lot 213 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Seven-Character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script
Zhao Zhiqian · Each scroll measures 127 x 30.3 cm. (50 x 12 in.)(2)
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- Estimate
- HK$200,000–HK$400,000 hammer ≈ $25,785–$51,570
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 30 April 2025
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 127 x 30.3 cm. (50 x 12 in.)(2)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3166842
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3166842 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3166842
Zhao Zhiqian, Seven-Character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script. Christie's, 30 Apr 2025, lot 213. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3166842.
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Zhao Zhiqian, Seven-Character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script. Christie's, 30 Apr 2025, lot 213. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3166842.
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