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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

09 July 2020 | 2:00 PM HKT | Hong Kong

SALE TOTAL

76,362,500HKD
Browse Lots
  • 2555
    Dong Qichang 1555-1636
    Stele inscription in running script
    LOT SOLD.20,575,000HKD
  • 2598
    Zhang Yu 1277-1348
    Letter to Boqing
    LOT SOLD.12,175,000HKD
  • 2539
    Dong Qichang 1555-1636
    Calligraphy after Chunhua Ge Tie
    LOT SOLD.5,215,000HKD
  • 2543
    Hongli (Emperor Qianlong) 1711-1799
    Manuscripts of Jinqin Weizhou Jishi
    LOT SOLD.4,975,000HKD
  • 2559
    Dong Qichang 1555-1636
    Landscape after Mi Fu and Poem in Running Script
    LOT SOLD.2,750,000HKD
Browse Lots
Sale Number: HK0934 Lots : 116

SALE TOTAL

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A Bamboo Masterpiece Worth More than 'Ingots of Foreign Gold'

Xia Chang’s ‘Bamboos’ and Other Rare Classical Chinese Paintings

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This July, we are pleased to present over one hundred classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy, ranging from the Song to Qing dynasty. Highlights include Ink Bamboo by Xia Chang (1388-1470), a rare and extraordinary set of two hanging scrolls depicting the movement of bamboo under the wind; as well as Poems in Running Script by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), a long and outstanding calligraphy handscroll which was previously from C.C. Wang collection. The sale also consists of selections from various private collections across the world, including A Collection of Elegant Fan Leaves of Ming Dynasty, Treasure from the Palace- An Important Private Asian Collection and Buddhist Paintings and Calligraphy from Various Collections. 

A Bamboo Masterpiece Worth More than 'Ingots of Foreign Gold'

Xia Chang’s ‘Bamboos’ and Other Rare Classical Chinese Paintings

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Rongde Zhang
Senior Vice President
Senior Specialist
Classical Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 9016
rongde.zhang@sothebys.com
Steven Zuo
Director
Head of Department
Classical Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 9016
Steven.Zuo@sothebys.com
Sally Fong
Deputy Director
Specialist
Classical Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 9013
sally.fong@sothebys.com
Alex Weng
Junior Specialist
Classical Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 9020
Alex.Weng@sothebys.com
   
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