Lot 1493 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Bamboo and birds
Zhang Kunyi · Each scroll measures 38.5 x 26.5 cm. (15 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$50,000–HK$70,000 hammer ≈ $6,452–$9,032
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 27 November 2012
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 38.5 x 26.5 cm. (15 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4482375
- Record
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Zhang Kunyi, Bamboo and birds. Christie's, 27 Nov 2012, lot 1493. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4482375.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Modern Paintings · Nov 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Subjects | HUANG JUNBI (1898-1991) VARIOUS ARTISTS | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Plantain and Birds | Zhao Shao'ang | HK$1,200,000–HK$1,800,000 | |
| Lotus | Zhang Daqian | HK$1,500,000–HK$2,000,000 | |
| Cranes under Lotus | Huang Yongyu | — | upcoming |
| Dancers from Lhasa | Ye Qianyu | HK$80,000–HK$100,000 | |
| Calligraphy | Wang Fu'an | HK$24,000–HK$32,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Kunyi | White Parrot by Plum Blossoms | $12,869 | Sotheby's, Apr 2017 | |
| Zhang Kunyi | dragonfly in lotus pond | Sotheby's, Oct 2019 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | Monkey | Sotheby's, Oct 2016 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | white phoenix on rock | Sotheby's, Oct 2019 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | spiders by bamboo | Sotheby's, Apr 2019 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | Roaring Tiger | Sotheby's, Oct 2007 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | wild geese in the moonlight | Sotheby's, Oct 2018 | ||
| Zhang Kunyi | growling bear | Sotheby's, Apr 2019 |
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