YU ZHENFEI (1902-1993) / ZHAO YUANREN (1892-1982)
01.05.2025 00:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
30000HKD HKD 30 000
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CHRISTIE'S| Auctioneer | CHRISTIE'S |
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| Event location | United Kingdom, London |
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ID 1405414
Lot 703 | YU ZHENFEI (1902-1993) / ZHAO YUANREN (1892-1982)
Estimate value
HKD 30 000 – 50 000
Scholar in the Mountains / Calligraphy in Running Script
Folding fan, ink and colour / ink on paper
18 x 45 cm. (7 1/8 x 17 ¾ in.)
Scholar in the Mountains inscribed and signed by Yu Zhenfei, with one seal
Calligraphy in Running Script inscribed and signed, by Zhao Yuanren, with two seals
Both dedicated to Qiuzeng
Further details
The masters of You Yi Tang are avid collectors, especially of Zhang Daqian’s paintings. They formed a close bond with Panorama Magazine publisher Shen Weichuang. Fascinated by traditional opera, they built a collection centered on Zhang Daqian and figures related to Peking opera. This selection of folding fans and fan leaves features works by northern and southern masters, including Zhang Daqian, Yu Fei’an, and Zhao Shao’ang, as well as opera legends Mei Lanfang, Xun Huisheng, and Yu Zhenfei. It also includes rare pieces dedicated to Mei Lanfang and his wife, showcasing remarkable dedication.
| Art style: | Modern art |
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| Auction house category: | Calligraphy |
| Art style: | Modern art |
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| Auction house category: | Calligraphy |
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CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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