Lot 1388 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphic Couplet
Liang Qichao · Each scroll measures 134 x 32.5 cm. (52 ¾ x 12 ¾ in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$250,000–HK$350,000 hammer ≈ $32,185–$45,059
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 31 May 2016
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 134 x 32.5 cm. (52 ¾ x 12 ¾ in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4024625
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-4024625 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4024625
Liang Qichao, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 31 May 2016, lot 1388. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4024625.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Modern Paintings · May 2016
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkeys in the Forest | Li Xiongcai | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Shrimps | Qi Baishi | HK$70,000–HK$90,000 | |
| Tea and Plum Blossoms | Tang Yun | HK$30,000–HK$50,000 | |
| Calligraphic Couplet | Yang Shanshen | HK$10,000–HK$30,000 | |
| The Monkey King | Guan Liang | HK$150,000–HK$300,000 | |
| Zhong Kui Catches Demons | Guan Liang | HK$300,000–HK$500,000 |
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| Liang Qichao | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular-Running Script | Bonhams, Oct 2018 | ||
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| Liang Qichao | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular Script | Bonhams, Nov 2020 | ||
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