Lot 1347 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphy in Seal Script
Zeng Xi · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on satin
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- Estimate
- HK$20,000–HK$30,000 hammer ≈ $2,548–$3,822
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 28 May 2019
- Dimensions
- 144.5 x 41.6 cm. (56 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3722434
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3722434 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3722434
Zeng Xi, Calligraphy in Seal Script. Christie's, 28 May 2019, lot 1347. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3722434.
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Zeng Xi, Calligraphy in Seal Script. Christie's, 28 May 2019, lot 1347. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3722434.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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