Lot 106 · Musical Instruments
Three Lamps
Bui Xuan Phai · Sold with case and a gold mounted violin bow by Pfretzschner (3)
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- Estimate
- S$5,000–S$7,000 hammer ≈ $3,025–$4,235
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Musical Instruments , London (South Kensington) · 18 May 1998
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5903369
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Bui Xuan Phai, Three Lamps. Christie's, 18 May 1998, lot 106. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5903369.
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Bui Xuan Phai, Three Lamps. Christie's, 18 May 1998, lot 106. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5903369.
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From the same sale Musical Instruments · May 1998
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Violin | A Violin | £500–£700 | |
| A Collection of 10 Bows (10) | A Collection of 10 Bows (10) | £300–£500 | |
| MIGUEL COVARRUBIAS (Mexico 1906-1957) | Miguel Covarrubias | S$20,000–S$25,000 | |
| A Collection of 11 bows | A Collection of 11 bows | £300–£500 | |
| A Lexicon MPX R1 Midi Remote Controller | A Lexicon MPX R1 Midi Remote Controller | £50–£100 | |
| Rice Temple | Arie Smit | S$3,000–S$5,000 |
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| Bui Xuan Phai | Deux dessins | Bonhams, Jun 2024 | ||
| Bui Xuan Phai | Still Life | Bonhams, Oct 2021 | ||
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| Bui Xuan Phai | Street Scene | Bonhams, Sep 2024 | ||
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