Sale 2366
Hong Kong
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28 May 2007
Price realised
HKD 156,000
Estimate
RUAN YUAN (1764-1849) Calligraphy in Clerical Script Album of six leaves, ink on gold paper Each leaf measures 8.4 x 23 cm. (3 1/4 x 9 in.) Inscribed and signed by the artist: Ruan Yuan Two seals of the artist: Chen, Yuan
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