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Lot 1789 · Important Jewels

Cheo Actors

Bui Xuan Phai · oil on paper mounted on board

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Estimate
HK$80,000–HK$120,000 hammer ≈ $10,284–$15,426
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important Jewels, New York · 30 May 2011
Dimensions
11½ x 11 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.3 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4780700
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Bui Xuan Phai, Cheo Actors. Christie's, 30 May 2011, lot 1789. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4780700.

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From the same sale Important Jewels · May 2011

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A Group of Silver and Enamel Circus Figurines, by Tiffany & Co. Desig… A GROUP OF SILVER AND ENAMEL CIRCUS FIGURINES, BY TIFFANY & CO. DESIGNED BY GENE MOORE $12,000–$15,000
A Diamond Riviere Necklace, by Tiffany & Co. A DIAMOND RIVIERE NECKLACE, BY TIFFANY & CO. $8,000–$12,000
A Diamond Flower Brooch, by David Webb A DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH, BY DAVID WEBB $12,000–$18,000
A Diamond, Onyx and Rock Crystal Bracelet, by Tiffany & Co., Designed… A DIAMOND, ONYX AND ROCK CRYSTAL BRACELET, BY TIFFANY & CO., DESIGNED BY PALOMA PICASSO $4,000–$6,000
Two Diamond and Enamel Rings, by David Webb TWO DIAMOND AND ENAMEL RINGS, BY DAVID WEBB $3,000–$5,000
A Labradorite, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Bird Brooch, by Sterlé A LABRADORITE, DIAMOND, ENAMEL AND GOLD BIRD BROOCH, BY STERLÉ $18,000–$22,000

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