Lot 865 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Calligraphy in Running Script
Emperor Qianlong · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on golden paper
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- Estimate
- HK$300,000–HK$500,000 hammer ≈ $38,396–$63,993
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy , Hong Kong · 2 December 2023
- Dimensions
- 119.4 x 57.2 cm. (47 x 22 ½ in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3298089
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3298089 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3298089
Emperor Qianlong, Calligraphy in Running Script. Christie's, 2 Dec 2023, lot 865. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3298089.
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Emperor Qianlong, Calligraphy in Running Script. Christie's, 2 Dec 2023, lot 865. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3298089.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | ANONYMOUS (14TH-15TH CENTURY) | HK$100,000–HK$200,000 | |
| Hunting | WITH SIGNATURE OF ZHAO MENGFU (16TH-17TH CENTURY) | HK$80,000–HK$120,000 | |
| Conversation under Pine Tree | ZHU YUEJI (15TH-16TH CENTURY) | HK$200,000–HK$400,000 | |
| Conversation by the River | WITH SIGNATURE OF QIAN WEICHEN (18TH-19TH CENTURY) | HK$100,000–HK$150,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Qianlong | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script | $89,137 | Christie's, Apr 2026 | |
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