Lot 1221 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Portrait of Zhong Kui
Ding Yanyong · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$50,000–HK$70,000 hammer ≈ $6,416–$8,983
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 30 May 2017
- Dimensions
- 97 x 45.7 cm. (38 ¼ x 18 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3927829
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ding Yanyong, Portrait of Zhong Kui. Christie's, 30 May 2017, lot 1221. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3927829.
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Ding Yanyong, Portrait of Zhong Kui. Christie's, 30 May 2017, lot 1221. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3927829.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | Zhang Daqian | — | upcoming |
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