[2026 Spring Auction] Liu Dan's "Mini Dictionary" sold for HK$11.51 million at Phillips Hong Kong, setting a new personal record.
29 Mar 2026, 16:42
Breaking news: On March 29, 2026, Phillips' "Modern and Contemporary Art Evening Sale" was held. Liu Dan's "Mini Dictionary," estimated at HKD 3,500,000-4,500,000, hammered down at HKD 9,000,000, with a final price of HKD 11,505,000 including commission.Breaking personal auction record(Breaking the record held by Xiling Seal Engraving Society in Hangzhou on December 15, 2013, which was priced at CNY 28,750).
The bidding was fierce, and the winning bid was ultimately won by bidder number 5013. This was one of the most eye-catching auctions of contemporary Chinese ink paintings in Hong Kong in recent years.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist by the current owner.
Previous Exhibition: Guimet Museum, Paris, "Subtle and Profound: The Stone Realm of Chinese Art", March 28 – June 25, 2012
Concise Dictionary, 2011
ink and color Paper
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200 x 260 cm
Estimate HKD 3,500,000 - 4,500,000
Estimate USD 446,512 - 574,087
Transaction price: HKD 11,505,000
29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong
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29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong Become the second highest price of artist
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29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong Become the second highest price of artist
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29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
29 Mar 2026 Phillips Hong Kong Become the second highest price of artist
It broke the record set on December 15, 2013, by Xiling Seal Art Society in Hangzhou for "Benmingnian" (Year of Birth) at CNY 28,750.
Liu Dan (b.1985) Red Youth, 2009
Oil Canvas
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60 x 39 cm
Estimate CNY 20,000 - 30,000
Estimate USD 3,292 - 4,938
Price
CNY 28,750Price USD 4,732
15 Dec 2013 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou
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15 Dec 2013 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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15 Dec 2013 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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15 Dec 2013 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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15 Dec 2013 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Phillips Hong Kong
29 Mar 2026, 16:00
8 Austin Road West, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong G/F, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Building Hong Kong
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