Lot 1543 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Two Quails
Chen Zhifo · Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$70,000–HK$90,000 hammer ≈ $9,025–$11,604
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 2 June 2015
- Dimensions
- 32 x 33.5 cm. (12 5/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4153104
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4153104 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4153104
Chen Zhifo, Two Quails. Christie's, 2 Jun 2015, lot 1543. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4153104.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Seated Lady | Lin Fengmian | HK$2,000,000–HK$3,000,000 | |
| Pine Soul | Wu Guanzhong | HK$8,000,000–HK$10,000,000 | |
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