Lot 1489 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Shrimps
Qi Baishi · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$70,000–HK$90,000 hammer ≈ $9,012–$11,587
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 31 May 2016
- Dimensions
- 26 x 23 cm. (10 ¼ x 9 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4024704
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4024704 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4024704
Qi Baishi, Shrimps. Christie's, 31 May 2016, lot 1489. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4024704.
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| Chinese New Year | Feng Zikai | HK$120,000–HK$200,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi Baishi | Crabs and Chrysanthemum | $27,559 | Bonhams, Dec 2021 | |
| Qi Baishi | Shrimp | Bonhams, Apr 2026 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Persimmons and Mantis | Bonhams, Jun 2023 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Fish and Crabs | Bonhams, May 2026 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Apricot Blossom | Bonhams, Apr 2026 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Promotion: Rooster and Cockscomb, 1943 | Bonhams, Mar 2026 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Chrysanthemum and Butterfly | Bonhams, Feb 2021 | ||
| Qi Baishi | Rose Balsam | Bonhams, Apr 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.