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“Puyi said: “If I had real power, I would have given housing to all [Dàn Mín] on land.”’’
—Georgy Permyakov
Puyi with Permyakov (far right) and other Soviet officials. Photo Courtesy Rubezh 
Sir Reginald Johnston with Puyi,Pujie and Runqi in the Forbidden City.
© Palace Museum of The Manchurian Regime
From Left to Right, Pujie, Puyi and Runqi © Palace Museum of The Manchurian Regime -
Puyi with Permyakov (far right) and other Soviet officials. Photo Courtesy Rubezh -
Sir Reginald Johnston with Puyi,Pujie and Runqi in the Forbidden City.
© Palace Museum of The Manchurian Regime
Watercolours by Gobulo Runqi, Puyi’s brother-in-law, likewise offer a fascinating glimpse of a palace perspective on the Chinese homeland and culture. It is an idealized vision, but one which dwells on everyday life rather than in the pomp and ceremonies of the imperial court.
The paintings themselves are annotated throughout in Chinese by Puyi, and Permyakov offered explanatory notes on many of the works in Russian. This set of three watercolours depicts boat scenes and life of Tanka people (Dàn Mín).
Manufacturer:
Gobulo Runqi
Year:Circa 1945
Dimensions:i) 31 x 42.5 cm. (12 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.) ii, iii) 26 x 41.5 cm (10 1/4 x 16 3/8 in.)
Signed:i, ii) Executed in circa 1945. iii) Executed in circa 1946.
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Three works: (i) The Boat Dwellers; (ii) Boats; (iii) Sailing on the Yangtze River
Circa 1945
(i) various objects and locales labelled by Aisin-Gioro Puyi in Chinese; inscribed 'Puyi said: "If I had real power, I would have given housing to all [Dan Min (Tanka People)] on land." [in Russian]' lower right by Georgy Permyakov; further signed, titled, inscribed and dated by Georgy Permyakov 'Runqi Gobulo, Puyi's brother-in-law,"Dan Min", "River People", Born in a boat, All their lives in a boat, Die in a boat, 1945-E [in Russian]' on the reverse;
(ii) various objects and locales labelled by Aisin-Gioro Puyi in Chinese; inscribed 'Pujie loved water [in Russian]' lower right by Georgy Permyakov; further signed, titled, inscribed and dated by Georgy Permyakov 'Runqi Gobulo, Puyi's brother-in-law, "Boats", 1945-E [in Russian]' on the reverse
(iii) various objects and locales labelled by Aisin-Gioro Puyi in Chinese; inscribed 'Puyi said: " I really like this drawing." [in Russian]' lower right by Georgy Permyakov; further signed, titled, inscribed and dated by Georgy Permyakov 'Runqi Gobulo, "Junks on the Yangtze", 1946 [in Russian]' on the reverse;
ink and colour on paper
i) 31 x 42.5 cm. (12 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.) ii, iii) 26 x 41.5 cm (10 1/4 x 16 3/8 in.)
i, ii) Executed in circa 1945. iii) Executed in circa 1946.
In excess of HKD30,000/USD3,800
Sold for HK$152,400
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The Imperial Patek Philippe Sale
Hong Kong Auction 23 May 2023
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Aisin-Gioro Puyi
The Red Fan
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Aisin-Gioro Puyi
Manuscript Notebook
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Patek Philippe
Ref. 96QL
Model: Calatrava
An exceedingly prestigious, historically important and previously unknown platinum triple date wristwatch with small seconds, moon phases, roulette-dial, enamel Arabic numerals, pink gold Feuille hands, former property of the last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Aisin-Gioro PuyiIn excess of HKD25,000,000/USD3,000,000
Sold for HK$48,850,000
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Gobulo Runqi
Chinese Scientist
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Gobulo Runqi
Dragon Lantern Dance
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Gobulo Runqi
Playing in the classroom (private primary school)
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Gobulo Runqi
Lunar New Year
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Gobulo Runqi
Three works: (i) Arch of chastity and filial piety; (ii) The Great Wall; (iii) Temple of Heaven, Beijing
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Gobulo Runqi
Three works: (i) The Boat Dwellers; (ii) Boats; (iii) Sailing on the Yangtze River
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Gobulo Runqi
Three works: (i) Cloudy and Rainy Weather; (ii) Watermelon stall, Noodles stall; (iii) Hairdressing, Cart
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Gobulo Runqi
Two works: (i) Jewelry store tower, The May Banner; (ii) Tea house and shops
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