Lot 382 · Exiles and Idealists: A Private Collection of Russian Literary Manuscripts
(1716-1797)
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- Estimate
- HK$25,000–HK$30,000 hammer ≈ $3,205–$3,846
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Exiles and Idealists: A Private Collection of Russian Literary Manuscripts, London · 29 October 2001
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6211889
- Record
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Yuan Mei, YUAN MEI (1716-1797). Christie's, 29 Oct 2001, lot 382. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6211889.
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Yuan Mei, YUAN MEI (1716-1797). Christie's, 29 Oct 2001, lot 382. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6211889.
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From the same sale Exiles and Idealists: A Private Collection of Russian Literary Manuscripts · Oct 2001
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Ling (Active Circa 1498-1520) | Zhang Ling | HK$400,000–HK$500,000 | |
| Wen Jia (1501-1583) | Wen Jia | HK$60,000–HK$80,000 | |
| Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) | Wen Zhengming | HK$120,000–HK$150,000 | |
| Lu Ji (Circa 1475-1503) | Lü Ji | HK$120,000–HK$150,000 | |
| Luo Xuan (1669-After 1753) | Lü Xuan | HK$100,000–HK$150,000 | |
| Yun Shouping (1633-1690) | Yun Shouping | HK$50,000–HK$70,000 |
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