Lot 1217 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphy in Clerical Script
Wang Zhong（1744-1794） · Each scroll measures 174 x 47.6 cm. (68 ½ x 18 ¾ in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$20,000–HK$30,000 hammer ≈ $2,555–$3,832
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 27 November 2018
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 174 x 47.6 cm. (68 ½ x 18 ¾ in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3772654
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3772654 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3772654
Wang Zhong（1744-1794）, Calligraphy in Clerical Script. Christie's, 27 Nov 2018, lot 1217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3772654.
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Wang Zhong（1744-1794）, Calligraphy in Clerical Script. Christie's, 27 Nov 2018, lot 1217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3772654.
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|---|---|---|---|
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