YU YOUREN
Chinese 1879 - 1964
Born in Shanxi in Qing Dynasty. Yu Youren received private education and started practicing calligraphy in Northern Wei style. This practice developed a majestic style in his calligraphy, which was praised by art critics. Since 1932, Yu started studying Cursive Script and established a set of guidelines. His contribution to calligraphy was so profound that he was honoured as the Master of Cursive Script.
YU YOUREN Artworks
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Poem in Cursive Script
Ink on paper, framed
29 x 14 cm
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Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 8,000 - 15,000 1,000 - 2,000 7,000 - 14,000
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Sold Price
204,000 51,777 6,617 45,946
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Tang Poem in Cursive Script
Ink on paper, framed
150 x 41 cm
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Estimate
220,000 - 360,000 57,000 - 93,000 7,200 - 11,800 50,000 - 82,000
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Sold Price
240,000 60,914 7,785 54,054
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Poem in Cursive Script
Ink on paper, scroll
178.5 x 23 cm (each)
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Estimate
380,000 - 600,000 98,000 - 154,000 12,500 - 19,700 86,000 - 136,000
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Sold Price
3,000,000 761,421 97,308 675,676
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