Shade of the Moon by Gao Yu, 2009, Pencil on paper, sold May 2011

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Shade of the Moon

Gao Yu (b. 1981) · 2009

HK$45,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ $5,862≈ £3,562≈ €4,107 Show prices also in

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Medium: Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Pencil on paper”
Support: Paper
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Auction house: Ravenel
Sale: Ravenel Spring Auction 2011 Hong Kong (569ac53b-3a64-47b4-8b7c-b586ce8d1460)
Date: May 30, 2011
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 62
Estimate: HK$35,000 – HK$55,000 (≈ $4,499 – $7,070) (≈ £2,734 – £4,296) (≈ €3,153 – €4,954)
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