Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy Auction Could Realize $9.49m

3 min read · 12 Oct 2026

Flowers and Birds by Bada Shanren estimated at $1.53m (low) to $2.29m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Pine Trees and Calligraphy by Shen Zhou estimated at $1.27m (low) to $2.29m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Poems in Running Script by Wen Zhengming estimated at $1.02m (low) to $1.53m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Six Verses in Cursive Script by Wang Duo estimated at $637,100 (low) to $891,900 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Poems for the Emperor Qianlong's Eightieth Birthday Celebration by Peng Yuanrui estimated at $573,300 (low) to $828,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Flowers and Birds by Bada Shanren estimated at $1.53m (low) to $2.29m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Bada Shanren Flowers and Birds (1699) is the highest-value lot announced by Christie's in its 'Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy' auction in Hong Kong on October 27.

Pre-sale low estimates total $9.49m (HKD74.46m).

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78 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $9.49m (low) and $15.34m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Bada Shanren, Flowers and Birds (1699), which is estimated to sell for between $1.53m and $2.29m. It has been traded 7 times in the past.

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