Lot 1443 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Fish/Fragrant Plantain Lily
Li Kuchan · Two hanging scrolls, ink on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$120,000–HK$180,000 hammer ≈ $15,399–$23,098
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 30 May 2017
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 46 x 62 cm. (18 1/8 x 24 3/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3927989
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Li Kuchan, Fish/Fragrant Plantain Lily. Christie's, 30 May 2017, lot 1443. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3927989.
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Li Kuchan, Fish/Fragrant Plantain Lily. Christie's, 30 May 2017, lot 1443. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3927989.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | Zhang Daqian | — | upcoming |
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