Hu Shu
Calligraphy In Zhuanshu
Estimate: 300.000 - 500.000 HKD
Price realised: 625.000 HKD
Price realised: 625.000 HKD
Description
Hu Shu (1825-1872)
CALLIGRAPHY IN ZHUANSHU
signed SHU, dated 1868, with a dedication, and two seals of the artist
ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll
each 126 by 30.8 cm. 49 5/8 by 12 1/8 in. (4)
Previously in the collection of Tsi Ku Chai, Hong Kong
CALLIGRAPHY IN ZHUANSHU
signed SHU, dated 1868, with a dedication, and two seals of the artist
ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll
each 126 by 30.8 cm. 49 5/8 by 12 1/8 in. (4)
Previously in the collection of Tsi Ku Chai, Hong Kong
A top price for Hu Shu
In April 2015 Sothebys in Hong Kong held the auction Fine Chinese Paintings, which included the work Calligraphy In Zhuanshu by Hu Shu. The »bidding war« ended at HKD 625,000.00 (€ 72,231.68), 25% above the upper estimate. With this result, Calligraphy In Zhuanshu is even the most expensive work of art by Hu Shu that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Hu Shu
Im April 2015 führte Sothebys in Hong Kong die Auktion Fine Chinese Paintings durch, in der auch die Arbeit Calligraphy In Zhuanshu von Hu Shu zur Versteigerung kam. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von HKD 625.000,00 (€ 72.231,68) und damit 25% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Mit diesem Ergebnis ist Calligraphy In Zhuanshu sogar das teuerste Kunstwerk von Hu Shu, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Hu Shu - Auction history
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