Lot 1220 · Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings
Scholars Watching Birds
Pu Ru · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$200,000–HK$300,000 hammer ≈ $25,479–$38,218
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings, Hong Kong · 29 May 2022
- Dimensions
- 103.3 x 32.7 cm. (40 5⁄8 x 12 7⁄8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3459145
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3459145 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3459145
Pu Ru, Scholars Watching Birds. Christie's, 29 May 2022, lot 1220. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3459145.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Li Hao Hao | LIU QI (B. 1979) | HK$90,000–HK$120,000 | |
| Relaxation Through Painting | LAOSHU (LIU SHUYONG, B. 1962) | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
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