Lot 1204 · Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings
Begonias and Dragonfly
Qi Baishi · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$400,000–HK$600,000 hammer ≈ $51,383–$77,074
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings, Hong Kong · 2 December 2022
- Dimensions
- 66.6 x 30 cm. (26 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3401050
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3401050 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3401050
Qi Baishi, Begonias and Dragonfly. Christie's, 2 Dec 2022, lot 1204. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3401050.
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Qi Baishi, Begonias and Dragonfly. Christie's, 2 Dec 2022, lot 1204. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3401050.
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|---|---|---|---|
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