Lot 1173 · Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings
Mantis and Amaranthus
Qi Baishi · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$300,000–HK$500,000 hammer ≈ $38,475–$64,125
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings , Hong Kong · 30 November 2021
- Dimensions
- 32 x 25.7 cm. (12 5⁄8 x 10 1⁄8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3501917
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3501917 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3501917
Qi Baishi, Mantis and Amaranthus. Christie's, 30 Nov 2021, lot 1173. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3501917.
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Qi Baishi, Mantis and Amaranthus. Christie's, 30 Nov 2021, lot 1173. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3501917.
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