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Lot 220 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy

Visiting Friend in the Autumn

Fang Shishu · Hanging scroll, ink on paper

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Estimate
HK$180,000–HK$280,000 hammer ≈ $23,207–$36,099
Result
upcoming — 30 April 2025
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 30 April 2025
Dimensions
129.3 x 31.7 cm. (50 5⁄8 x 12 ½ in.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3166851
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Fang Shishu, Visiting Friend in the Autumn. Christie's, 30 Apr 2025, lot 220. estimate HK$180,000–HK$280,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3166851.

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90% chance this lot finds a buyer · market base rate 72%

Of the 92,006 held-out lots the model scored about 91%, 91% sold.

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Fang Shishu, Visiting Friend in the Autumn. Christie's, 30 Apr 2025, lot 220. estimate HK$180,000–HK$280,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3166851.

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