Lot 965 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Five-character Poem in Running Script
Emperor Qianlong · Hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked paper
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- Estimate
- HK$200,000–HK$300,000 hammer ≈ $25,806–$38,709
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 26 November 2012
- Dimensions
- 62.6 x 31.1 cm. (24 5/8 x 12 1/8 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4483375
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-4483375 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4483375
Emperor Qianlong, Five-character Poem in Running Script. Christie's, 26 Nov 2012, lot 965. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4483375.
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Emperor Qianlong, Five-character Poem in Running Script. Christie's, 26 Nov 2012, lot 965. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4483375.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy · Nov 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustic Retreat | Gui Xia | HK$20,000–HK$50,000 | |
| Seven-character Poem in Running-cursive Script | Dong Qichang | HK$200,000–HK$300,000 | |
| Reunion beside the Autumn River | Sheng Maoye | HK$50,000–HK$70,000 | |
| Landscapes after Ancient Masters | After Lan Ying | HK$600,000–HK$800,000 | |
| Landscape after Ni Zan | Fang Xun | HK$40,000–HK$60,000 | |
| Landscapes in Ancient Styles | Shen Shichong | HK$150,000–HK$200,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Qianlong | Poems in Running Script | $268,035 | Christie's, Apr 2025 | |
| Emperor Qianlong | Running Script Calligraphy | Christie's, May 2021 | ||
| Emperor Qianlong | Seven-Character Poem in Running Script | Christie's, Jun 2024 | ||
| Dong Qichang | Dong Qichang 董其昌 | Calligraphy in Four Styles 真行草書法卷 | Sotheby's, Apr 2022 | ||
| Emperor Qianlong | Seven-character Poem in Running Script | Christie's, May 2012 | ||
| Emperor Qianlong | Longevity | Sotheby's, Apr 2012 | ||
| Emperor Qianlong | Seven-character Poems in Running script | Christie's, May 2014 | ||
| Emperor Qianlong | Heavenly Horse | Christie's, Nov 2011 |
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