Lot 166 · Art of China | Including Property from the Junkunc Collection
B/W XVIII
Al Held · acrylic on canvas
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- Estimate
- $30,000–$40,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Art of China | Including Property from the Junkunc Collection, New York · 13 November 2008
- Dimensions
- 48¼ x 35 in. (122.6 x 88.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5416502
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Al Held, B/W XVIII. Christie's, 13 Nov 2008, lot 166. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5416502.
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From the same sale Art of China | Including Property from the Junkunc Collection · Nov 2008
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) | A FAHUA 'LOTUS' VASE | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Northern Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234) | A CIZHOU SGRAFFIATO MEIPING | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| Jin-Yuan Dynasty, 13Th-14Th Century | A JUN BUD-FORM WATER POT | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| A Large Pale Greenish-White Jade Figure of a Lion | A LARGE PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A LION | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) | A GREYISH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF A BEAST AND ITS CUB | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| Northern Song-Jin Dynasty (Ad 960-1234) | A BLACK-GLAZED ‘OIL-SPOT' BOWL | $1,500–$2,500 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Held | Cygnus I | $52,920 | Phillips, Dec 2020 | |
| Al Held | Fathom Mark XIX , 1989 | Freeman's | Hindman, May 2025 | ||
| Al Held | Roberta's Trip, 1985 | Bonhams, Feb 2021 | ||
| Al Held | Padua I | Phillips, Nov 2021 | ||
| Al Held | Pan North IV | Sotheby's, Sep 2016 | ||
| Al Held | Stereo III, 1975 | Freeman's | Hindman, Apr 2024 | ||
| Al Held | Untitled | Phillips, Mar 2014 | ||
| Al Held | Thalassa Circled III 1983 | Bonhams, May 2022 |
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