ASG-certified Mei Lanfang Stamps Impress in John Bull Auction

Posted on 7/24/2024

The June sale included many ASG-certified Chinese rarities.

A complete set of Chinese stamps honoring an iconic opera performer, and certified by Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®), was the top sale in John Bull Auctions’ Summer Auction Sale 343 on June 30, 2024.

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The complete set of eight China 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lanfang Imperforated stamps (4, 8, 8, 10, 20, 22, 30 and 50 Fen) graded ASG VF 80 Mint OG to ASG VF/XF 88 Mint OG (lot 3246), realized HKD 253,700 (about $32,000). These stamps commemorate the legendary Peking opera performer Mei Lanfang, renowned for his captivating portrayals of female roles. Issued by the People's Republic of China, this set of stamps showcases scenes from Mei Lanfang's most celebrated performances, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese theater.

Other ASG-certified stamps sold in this auction include:

  • a set of nine China 1968 8 Fen graded ASG VF 80 Mint OG to ASG XF 90 Mint OG (lot 3428), which realized HKD 21,240 (about $2,700)
  • a set of seven China 1967 4-10 Fen graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG to ASG XF 90 Mint OG (lot 3400), which realized HKD 17,700 (about $2,300)
  • a set of four China (1898-1910) 30 Cents Qing Dynasty London Print Coil Dragon graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG to ASG VF/XF 88 Mint OG (lot 5228), which realized HKD 17,700 (about $2,300)
  • a China 1967 10 Fen graded ASG XF/Superb 95 Mint OG (lot 3399), which realized HKD 10,620 (about $1,400)
  • a set of four China (1898-1910) 50 Cents Qing Dynasty London Print Coil Dragon graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint OG-POG (lot 5229), which realized HKD 10,620 (about $1,400)
  • a China (1878-83) 5 Candareens Qing Dynasty Large Dragon Issue graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint POG (lot 5082), which realized HKD 10,030 (about $1,300)
  • a China (1878-83) 5 Candareens Qing Dynasty Large Dragon Issue graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint POG (lot 5081), which realized HKD 10,030 (about $1,300)
  • a China (1878-83) 3 Candareens Qing Dynasty Large Dragon Issue graded ASG VF/XF 85 Mint POG (lot 5080), which realized HKD 7,670 (about $980)

Prices realized includes a buyer’s premium. The $ symbol indicates US Dollars.


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