Lot 208 · On Wings of Song: Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy from the Collection of Robert van Gulik
Ships approaching the Shore
Jakob Josef Zelger · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — On Wings of Song: Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy from the Collection of Robert van Gulik, Hong Kong · 24 October 2007
- Dimensions
- 40¼ x 30½ in. (101.6 x 77.5 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5518293
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jakob Josef Zelger, Ships approaching the Shore. Christie's, 24 Oct 2007, lot 208. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5518293.
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Jakob Josef Zelger, Ships approaching the Shore. Christie's, 24 Oct 2007, lot 208. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5518293.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tibetan Painting Scrolls | GIUSEPPE TUCCI (1894-1984) ED. | HK$30,000–HK$50,000 | |
| An Oriental Dancer | Affortunato G. Gori (Italian, 20th Century) | $20,000–$30,000 | |
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| The Warrior | Adolf Schreyer | $25,000–$35,000 |
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