Lot 1699 · Exquisite Eye: Chinese Paintings Online
Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Clerical Script
Qian Yong · Each scroll measures 122 x 28.7 cm. (48 x 11
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- Estimate
- HK$20,000–HK$40,000 hammer ≈ $2,558–$5,115
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Exquisite Eye: Chinese Paintings Online, Hong Kong · 2 May 2007
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 122 x 28.7 cm. (48 x 11
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3544591
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3544591 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3544591
Qian Yong, Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Clerical Script. Christie's, 2 May 2007, lot 1699. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3544591.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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