Lot 886 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Yellow Peonies
Shitao · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$13,000,000–HK$18,000,000 hammer ≈ $1,663,823–$2,303,754
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy , Hong Kong · 2 December 2023
- Dimensions
- 149.5 x 52.5 cm. (58 7⁄8 x 20 5⁄8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3298126
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 5 Sep 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3298126 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3298126
Shitao, Yellow Peonies. Christie's, 2 Dec 2023, lot 886. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3298126.
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Shitao, Yellow Peonies. Christie's, 2 Dec 2023, lot 886. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3298126.
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|---|---|---|---|
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