Lot 2818 · Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy
Orchid
Wang Shishen · Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
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- Estimate
- HK$100,000–HK$150,000 hammer ≈ $12,883–$19,324
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong · 28 May 2012
- Dimensions
- 119.5 x 39.5 cm. (47 x 15 1/2 in.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4573681
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4573681 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4573681
Wang Shishen, Orchid. Christie's, 28 May 2012, lot 2818. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4573681.
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From the same sale Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy · May 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five-character Poem in Cursive Script | Chen Jiru | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Birds and Peach Blossoms | Fang Xun | HK$30,000–HK$40,000 | |
| Winter Plants | Li Shan | HK$50,000–HK$70,000 | |
| Spring Mountain and River | Chen Hongshou | HK$40,000–HK$60,000 | |
| Running Script Calligraphy | Chen Hongshou | HK$50,000–HK$70,000 | |
| Five-character Poem in Running Script | Zhang Ruitu | HK$300,000–HK$400,000 |
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