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Lot 34 · Embrace Elegance - Jewels and Handbags Online

Gu Wenda

Gu Wenda · ink and red color on paper

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Estimate
HK$150,000–HK$200,000 hammer ≈ $19,330–$25,773
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Embrace Elegance - Jewels and Handbags Online, Shanghai · 5 October 2014
Dimensions
96.5 x 60 cm. (38 x 23 1/2 in.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3418040
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Gu Wenda, GU WENDA. Christie's, 5 Oct 2014, lot 34. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3418040.

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From the same sale Embrace Elegance - Jewels and Handbags Online · Oct 2014

LotArtistEstimateResult
Hermès, 2021 A LIMITED EDITION GOLD TOGO & SWIFT LEATHER 3 IN 1 BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE CN¥160,000–CN¥320,000
Hermès, 2021 A LIMITED EDITION BLACK MONSIEUR LEATHER STUDIO 24 MINI CONSTANCE 18 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE CN¥100,000–CN¥200,000
Walasse Ting Walasse Ting HK$40,000–HK$80,000
Julian Opie Julian Opie HK$240,000–HK$280,000
Hermès, 2021 A LIMITED EDITION CAPUCINE TADELAKT LEATHER, BLEU ZANZIBAR, JAUNE DE NAPLES & MENTHE CHÈVRE LEATHER KELLYDOLE BAG CHARM WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE CN¥30,000–CN¥50,000
Chen Fei Chen Fei HK$60,000–HK$90,000

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