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Bada Shanren (1626-1705) Poems in Running Script Album of twenty-two leaves, ink on paper Each leaf measures 31.1 x 19.5 cm. (12 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.)

Sold for HK$30,125,000 at Christie's on May 27, 2019.

Grid of Chinese calligraphy album leaves in black ink on pale paper, with red seals and an upper-right title leaf.

Lot description

BADA SHANREN (1626-1705) Poems in Running Script Album of twenty-two leaves, ink on paper Each leaf measures 31.1 x 19.5 cm. (12 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.) Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist Dated sixteenth day, twelfth month, bingzi year (1696) Nine collector’s seals: five of Zong Xiangwen (?-1897) and four of Shen Wu (1823-1887) Titleslip by Shen Wu, with two seals

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