Mao Xiang
Calligraphy in Running Script
Found at
Sothebys,
Hong Kong
Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, Lot 2503
11. Apr - 27. Apr 2022
Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, Lot 2503
11. Apr - 27. Apr 2022
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
Property Formerly in the Dingyuanzhai Collection, Lot 2501-2504
Mao Xiang
1611 - 1693
Calligraphy in Running Script
ink on gold paper, fan leaf
signed Xiang, dated jiyou(1669) and with one illegible seal
16.8 x 52 cm. 6⅝ x 20½ in.
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定遠齋舊藏中國書畫，拍品編號2501-2504 冒襄
Mao Xiang
1611 - 1693
Calligraphy in Running Script
ink on gold paper, fan leaf
signed Xiang, dated jiyou(1669) and with one illegible seal
16.8 x 52 cm. 6⅝ x 20½ in.
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定遠齋舊藏中國書畫，拍品編號2501-2504 冒襄
A top price for Mao Xiang
The work Calligraphy in Running Script by Mao Xiang was worth HKD 819,000.00 (€ 99,023.06) to a buyer in April last year. This price was achieved in the auction Fine Classical Chinese Paintings at Sothebys in Hong Kong and exceeded the previously set upper estimate of HKD 160,000.00 many times over. This high result makes Calligraphy in Running Script the most expensive artwork by Mao Xiang that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Mao Xiang
Die Arbeit Calligraphy in Running Script von Mao Xiang war einem Käufer im April letzten Jahres HKD 819.000,00 (€ 99.023,06) wert. Dieser Preise wurde in der Auktion Fine Classical Chinese Paintings bei Sothebys in Hong Kong erzielt und übertraf den zuvor angesetzten oberen Schätzpreis von HKD 160.000,00 um ein Vielfaches. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Calligraphy in Running Script zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Mao Xiang, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
