Chen Yixi
Calligraphy in Three Styles
Found at
Christies,
Hong Kong
Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Lot 905
26. Nov - 26. Nov 2012
Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Lot 905
26. Nov - 26. Nov 2012
Estimate: 200.000 - 300.000 HKD
Price realised: 524.000 HKD
Price realised: 524.000 HKD
Description
CHEN YIXI (1648-1709)
Calligraphy in Three Styles
Handscroll, ink on satin
45.5 x 385 cm. (17 7/8 x 151 1/2 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with a total of seven seals of the artist
Dated fourth day, spring, jichou year (1709)
Three collectors' seals including two of Chong En (19th century)
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Calligraphy in Three Styles
Handscroll, ink on satin
45.5 x 385 cm. (17 7/8 x 151 1/2 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with a total of seven seals of the artist
Dated fourth day, spring, jichou year (1709)
Three collectors' seals including two of Chong En (19th century)
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A top price for Chen Yixi
The work Calligraphy in Three Styles by Chen Yixi was sold in the Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy auction at Christies in Hong Kong in November 2012. The »bidding war« ended at HKD 524,000.00 (€ 51,956.96), 75% above the upper estimate. This high result makes Calligraphy in Three Styles the most expensive artwork by Chen Yixi that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Chen Yixi
Die Arbeit Calligraphy in Three Styles von Chen Yixi wurde im November 2012 in der Auktion Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy bei Christies in Hong Kong versteigert. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von HKD 524.000,00 (€ 51.956,96) und damit 75% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Calligraphy in Three Styles zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Chen Yixi, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Chen Yixi - Auction history
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