Lot 235 · Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings
Mantis and Chicks
Qi Baishi · Hanging scroll, ink on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$350,000–HK$550,000 hammer ≈ $44,662–$70,183
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings, Hong Kong · 29 April 2026
- Dimensions
- 68 x 34.5 cm. (26 ¾ x 13 5⁄8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3082598
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3082598 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3082598
Qi Baishi, Mantis and Chicks. Christie's, 29 Apr 2026, lot 235. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3082598.
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Qi Baishi, Mantis and Chicks. Christie's, 29 Apr 2026, lot 235. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3082598.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parriot and Magnolia | YU FEI’AN (1888-1959) | HK$1,200,000–HK$2,200,000 | upcoming |
| Lychee / Calligraphy | QI BAISHI (1863-1957) / YU DAYOU (1908-1966) | HK$400,000–HK$800,000 | upcoming |
| Flowers and Fruits | Guan Liang | HK$180,000–HK$280,000 | upcoming |
| Roaring Tiger under the Moon | Gao Qifeng | HK$400,000–HK$600,000 | upcoming |
| Tiger by a Stream | Yang Shanshen | HK$180,000–HK$280,000 | upcoming |
| Boating along the Bamboo | Li Xiongcai | HK$300,000–HK$500,000 | upcoming |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi Baishi | 齊白石 Qi Baishi | 雙魚寄遠 Two Fishes | $80,974 | Sotheby's, Oct 2021 | |
| Qi Baishi | 齊白石 Qi Baishi | 依樣葫蘆 Gourds | Sotheby's, Oct 2021 | ||
| Qi Baishi | 齊白石 秋海棠 | Qi Baishi, Begonia | Sotheby's, Apr 2024 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Shrimp, 1936 | Bonhams, Oct 2025 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Shrimps | Christie's, May 2022 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Peony; Poem in Running Script | Bonhams, Apr 2025 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Crows Return to Wintry Trees | Bonhams, Sep 2021 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Ink Shrimps | Christie's, Oct 2025 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.