Lot 849 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Temple in the Hill
Zhao Zuo · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk
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- Estimate
- HK$40,000–HK$60,000 hammer ≈ $5,160–$7,740
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 2 December 2020
- Dimensions
- 28.2 x 26 cm. (11 1/8 x 10 ¼ in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3583989
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3583989 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3583989
Zhao Zuo, Temple in the Hill. Christie's, 2 Dec 2020, lot 849. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3583989.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy · Dec 2020
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds and Flowers | Chen Zhongren | HK$800,000–HK$1,200,000 | |
| Running Cursive Script Calligraphy | Dong Qichang | HK$140,000–HK$220,000 | |
| Reading in a Secluded Studio | Shen Shichong | HK$80,000–HK$120,000 | |
| Scholar and Pines / Calligraphy | Wen Dian | HK$80,000–HK$100,000 | |
| Poem in Running-Cursive Script | Wang Du | HK$3,000,000–HK$5,000,000 | |
| Seven-Character Poem in Running Script | Chen Hongshou | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 |
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