Lot 1589 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphic Couplet
Ding Foyan · Each scroll measures 130 x 30 cm. (51 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$15,000–HK$20,000 hammer ≈ $1,934–$2,579
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 2 June 2015
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 130 x 30 cm. (51 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4153139
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ding Foyan, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 2 Jun 2015, lot 1589. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4153139.
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Ding Foyan, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 2 Jun 2015, lot 1589. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4153139.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Modern Paintings · Jun 2015
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated Lady | Lin Fengmian | HK$2,000,000–HK$3,000,000 | |
| Pine Soul | Wu Guanzhong | HK$8,000,000–HK$10,000,000 | |
| Figures in Discussion | Wang Zhen | HK$150,000–HK$250,000 | |
| Wisteria and Goldfish | Wang Zhen | HK$80,000–HK$100,000 | |
| Calligraphy | Pan Tianshou | HK$200,000–HK$300,000 | |
| Lotus Pond under the Sun | Huang Yongyu | — | upcoming |
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