Lot 3060 · Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Calligraphic Couplet
Wang Zhen · Each scroll measures 132 x 31 cm. (52 x 12 1/4 in.)
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- Estimate
- HK$20,000–HK$30,000 hammer ≈ $2,576–$3,864
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong · 29 May 2012
- Dimensions
- Each scroll measures 132 x 31 cm. (52 x 12 1/4 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4572655
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Wang Zhen, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 29 May 2012, lot 3060. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4572655.
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Wang Zhen, Calligraphic Couplet. Christie's, 29 May 2012, lot 3060. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4572655.
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|---|---|---|---|
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