Lot 907 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script
Zeng Xi · Each scroll measures 195 x 42.8 cm. (76 ¾ x 16 7/8 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$30,000–HK$50,000 hammer ≈ $3,832–$6,387
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 27 November 2018
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 195 x 42.8 cm. (76 ¾ x 16 7/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3772447
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3772447 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3772447
Zeng Xi, Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script. Christie's, 27 Nov 2018, lot 907. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3772447.
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Zeng Xi, Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script. Christie's, 27 Nov 2018, lot 907. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3772447.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy · Nov 2018
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Geese | Huang Shen | HK$800,000–HK$1,200,000 | |
| Bird and Pomegranate | Emperor Huizong | HK$300,000–HK$500,000 | |
| Calligraphy in Running Script | Song Cao | HK$120,000–HK$200,000 | |
| Calligraphy in Running Script | Zha Shibiao | HK$150,000–HK$250,000 | |
| Correspondence | Dong Qichang | HK$80,000–HK$100,000 | |
| Sparrows and Blossoms in Snow | Jiang Pu | HK$180,000–HK$220,000 |
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