Chinese Painting and Calligraphy

The third session is primarily devoted to Chinese painting and calligraphy, presenting landscapes, bird-and-flower subjects, figure compositions, and works in a range of script styles. The sale opens with refined landscapes associated with Pu Ru, reflecting the elegance and literati sensibility that shaped twentieth-century ink tradition. Calligraphic works by Yu Youren demonstrate the expressive strength of modern cursive script, while Lot 475, a floral hanging scroll by Zhang Daqian, stands as a notable highlight, exemplifying his assured brushwork and vibrant compositional balance. Spanning hanging scrolls, handscrolls, album leaves, and fan formats, the session illustrates the enduring vitality of ink culture...