Fine Chinese Paintings Auction Could Realize $8.27m

3 min read · 06 Oct 2026

Golden Splendor of Mount Huang by Chang Dai-chien estimated at $1.53m (low) to $2.55m (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Wild Geese on the Sandbank by Fu Baoshi estimated at $892,100 (low) to $1.27m (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Wild Geese Flying over the Reed Pond by Lin Fengmian estimated at $382,300 (low) to $764,600 (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Seaside by Lin Fengmian estimated at $331,300 (low) to $764,600 (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Galloping Steed by Xu Beihong estimated at $305,900 (low) to $433,300 (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Golden Splendor of Mount Huang by Chang Dai-chien estimated at $1.53m (low) to $2.55m (high). Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Chang Dai-chien Golden Splendor of Mount Huang (1938) is the highest-value lot announced by Sotheby's in its 'Fine Chinese Paintings' auction in Hong Kong on October 9.

Pre-sale low estimates total $8.27m (HKD64.91m).

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188 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $8.27m (low) and $14.36m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Chang Dai-chien, Golden Splendor of Mount Huang (1938), which is estimated to sell for between $1.53m and $2.55m.

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