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Yu Youren — 草書「神明自得」 Calligraphy in Caoshu
Yu Youren

草書「神明自得」 Calligraphy in Caoshu

Yu Youren's ink on paper work presents calligraphy in the Caoshu (grass script) style with the characters '神明自得' (Spiritual Clarity Self-Obtained). The framed calligraphy demonstrates the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese brushwork and philosophical expression. This piece exemplifies the integration of aesthetic form and profound meaning in classical Chinese calligraphy.

Medium
ink on paper, framed

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Chinese Paintings

October 11, 2021

Estimate: $70,000$90,000

Lot 3099

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Yu Youren, 草書「神明自得」 Calligraphy in Caoshu

Yu Youren's ink on paper work presents calligraphy in the Caoshu (grass script) style with the characters '神明自得' (Spiritual Clarity Self-Obtained). The framed calligraphy demonstrates the artist's mastery of traditional Chinese brushwork and philosophical expression. This piece exemplifies the integration of aesthetic form and profound meaning in classical Chinese calligraphy.

Medium
ink on paper, framed
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Calligraphy, Asian, Spiritual, Brushwork, Expressive, Black, Abstract, Chinese, Ink on Paper

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