Firenze Lai, Basic Knot, 2016, oil on paper

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Basic Knot

Firenze Lai (Hong Kong, b. 1984) · 2016

HK$477,300 price realized incl. premium

≈ $61,343≈ £45,932≈ €52,555 Show prices also in

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Medium: Oil · Works on paper all oil results →
As published: “oil on paper”
Support: Paper
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 38 x 29 cm. (14 7/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (HK010825)
Date: September 27, 2025
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 1
Estimate: HK$100,000 – HK$200,000 (≈ $12,852 – $25,704) (≈ £9,623 – £19,247) (≈ €11,011 – €22,022)
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