Lot 1539 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Peony and Butterflies
Wang Xuetao · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
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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
- 68.5 x 45.5 cm. (27 x 17 7/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4482415
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4482415 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4482415
Wang Xuetao, Peony and Butterflies. Christie's, 27 Nov 2012, lot 1539. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4482415.
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Wang Xuetao, Peony and Butterflies. Christie's, 27 Nov 2012, lot 1539. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4482415.
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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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