Lot 1359 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphic Couplet
Wu Hufan · Each scroll measures 133 x 32 cm. (52 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$60,000–HK$80,000 hammer ≈ $7,649–$10,198
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 27 November 2012
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 133 x 32 cm. (52 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4482268
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wu Hufan, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 27 Nov 2012, lot 1359. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4482268.
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Wu Hufan, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 27 Nov 2012, lot 1359. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4482268.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Modern Paintings · Nov 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Subjects | HUANG JUNBI (1898-1991) VARIOUS ARTISTS | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Plantain and Birds | Zhao Shao'ang | HK$1,200,000–HK$1,800,000 | |
| Lotus | Zhang Daqian | HK$1,500,000–HK$2,000,000 | |
| Cranes under Lotus | Huang Yongyu | — | upcoming |
| Dancers from Lhasa | Ye Qianyu | HK$80,000–HK$100,000 | |
| Calligraphy | Wang Fu'an | HK$24,000–HK$32,000 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Hufan | 吳湖帆 行書七言聯 | Wu Hufan, Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | $19,414 | Sotheby's, Apr 2023 | |
| Wu Hufan | 吳湖帆等 仿古山水 | Wu Hufan, etc., Landscape after old master | Sotheby's, Apr 2023 | ||
| Wu Hufan | 吳湖帆 谿畔新篁、行書七言句 | Wu Hufan, Bamboo by Rock; Calligraphy | Sotheby's, Apr 2023 | ||
| Wu Hufan | 吳湖帆 三竹圖 | Wu Hufan, Bamboo | Sotheby's, Nov 2024 | ||
| Wu Hufan | Bamboo | Bonhams, Apr 2024 | ||
| Wu Hufan | 吳湖帆 Wu Hufan | 行書七言聯 Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Sotheby's, Oct 2021 | ||
| Wu Hufan | Ink Bamboo, 1948 | Bonhams, Dec 2023 | ||
| Wu Hufan | calligraphy couplet in caoshu | Sotheby's, Oct 2018 |
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