Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy Auction Could Realize $12.33m

3 min read · 20 Apr 2026

Twin Eagles by Bada Shanren estimated at $2.55m (low) to $3.83m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Gathering of Reclusive Sages and Poetry Drafts by Chen Hongshou estimated at $1.02m (low) to $1.91m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Reading in the Autumn Mountains by Tang Yin estimated at $893,000 (low) to $1.15m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Poem in Running Script by Wang Shouren estimated at $765,400 (low) to $1.53m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Cloudy Mountains by Attributed to Mi Youren estimated at $765,400 (low) to $1.28m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Twin Eagles by Bada Shanren estimated at $2.55m (low) to $3.83m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Bada Shanren Twin Eagles (Undated) is the highest-value lot announced by Christie's in its 'Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy' auction in Hong Kong on April 28.

Pre-sale low estimates total $12.33m (HKD96.64m).

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85 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $12.33m (low) and $21.03m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Bada Shanren, Twin Eagles (Undated), which is estimated to sell for between $2.55m and $3.83m. It has not been traded before.

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