Lot 855 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Calligraphy Couplet
Emperor Kangxi · Each scroll measures 199 x 48.8 cm. (78 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$300,000–HK$400,000 hammer ≈ $38,301–$51,068
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 1 June 2023
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 199 x 48.8 cm. (78 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3356870
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Emperor Kangxi, Calligraphy Couplet. Christie's, 1 Jun 2023, lot 855. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3356870.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Kangxi | Calligraphy in Running Script | $64,469 | Christie's, Nov 2014 | |
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| Emperor Kangxi | Emperor Kangxi (Reigned 1662-1722) | Christie's, Apr 2001 | ||
| Dong Qichang | Four Tang Dynasty Quatrains in Cursive Script | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Wen Zhengming | 文徵明 楷書《赤壁賦》 | Wen Zhengming, Red Cliff Ode in Regular Script | Sotheby's, Oct 2024 | ||
| Wen Zhengming | 文徵明 千巖萬壑 | Wen Zhengming, Landscape | Sotheby's, Apr 2025 | ||
| Dong Qichang | Correspondences | Christie's, Nov 2021 | ||
| Wang Du | 王鐸 草書片語｜Wang Duo, Calligraphy in Cursive Script | Sotheby's, Oct 2025 |
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