Lot 2212 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
A Lecture in the Spring
Wen Boren · Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$70,000–HK$90,000 hammer ≈ $8,923–$11,473
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 30 November 2010
- Dimensions
- 17.5 x 52.6 cm. (6 7/8 x 20 3/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4902375
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wen Boren, A Lecture in the Spring. Christie's, 30 Nov 2010, lot 2212. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4902375.
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Wen Boren, A Lecture in the Spring. Christie's, 30 Nov 2010, lot 2212. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4902375.
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|---|---|---|---|
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