Lot 1519 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphic Couplet
Yang Shanshen · Each scroll measures 133.5 x 33.1 cm. (52 ½ x 13 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$10,000–HK$30,000 hammer ≈ $1,287–$3,862
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 31 May 2016
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 133.5 x 33.1 cm. (52 ½ x 13 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4024722
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-4024722 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4024722
Yang Shanshen, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 31 May 2016, lot 1519. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4024722.
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Yang Shanshen, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 31 May 2016, lot 1519. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4024722.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Monkeys in the Forest | Li Xiongcai | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Shrimps | Qi Baishi | HK$70,000–HK$90,000 | |
| Tea and Plum Blossoms | Tang Yun | HK$30,000–HK$50,000 | |
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