Lot 1012 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Couplet Calligraphy in Wei Script
Zhao Zhiqian · Each scroll measures 171 x 43.8 cm
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- Estimate
- HK$500,000–HK$700,000 hammer ≈ $63,730–$89,222
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 28 May 2018
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 171 x 43.8 cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3822107
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3822107 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3822107
Zhao Zhiqian, Couplet Calligraphy in Wei Script. Christie's, 28 May 2018, lot 1012. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3822107.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running Script Calligraphy | Zhang Zhao | HK$50,000–HK$70,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao Zhiqian | Calligraphy in Seal Script, 1867 | $122,061 | Bonhams, Apr 2026 | |
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| Zhao Zhiqian | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1869 | Bonhams, Oct 2025 | ||
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| Zhao Zhiqian | Flowers | Sotheby's, Apr 2017 | ||
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| Zhao Zhiqian | Calligraphy in Xingshu | Sotheby's, Apr 2014 |
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