OAKLAND, CA.- Clars Auction Gallery announced they will be offering important calligraphy works by Chinese master Yu Youren as part of their October 15th and16th Asian art and Antiques, Fine Art, Decorative Arts, Furnishings and Jewelry Sale. In addition, this event will also feature a vase designed by Yako Hodo (Japanese, b. 1956) and a number of extraordinary Chinese textiles.

Works by Yu Youren -
Yu Youren, (Chinese, 1879-1964), was both a scholar of calligraphy and is regarded as one of China’s modern masters. His works are highly desirable by collectors. Clars first offering of Youren’s work during their September sale was extremely well received by the market. A set of four Yu Youren calligraphy dedicated to his son Yu Wangde in 1951, came to the sale with an estimate of $30,000-50,000, but sold for 57,475.  Two of his seals each realized an impressive $12,100 and another pair of his calligraphy sold for 13,310.  Clars is honored to offer three additional important works by this master on October 16th , all of which come to the sale from the estate of a prominent Republic period official.

The first offering is a calligraphy dedicated to his daughter-in-law Hu Ying and was written on his flight from Nanjing. It is dated on '37/'36 New Year and signed Youren with one seal. This work will be offered for $6,000 - $9,000.

The second offering is a calligraphy dedicated to his son Wangde. It is signed and sealed 'Youren' and dated 41st year fourth month. This work will be offered for $5,000 - $7,000.

The third work by Youren is titled “Yufu.” This calligraphy is signed on the left, sealed and will be offered for $6,000 - $9,000.

Yako Hodo
Clars is very pleased to be offering a bamboo modern art vase by award winning Japanese artist Yako Hodo. The vase features a black lacquered container in the center and is accompanied by tomobako box. It measures 25.5”h by 8” dia. Known for his exceptional designs in bamboo, many of his works are held in museum collections around the world. This vase is estimated to achieve $5,000 - $7,000.

The Chinese Textiles
The Asian category of this sale will also feature several exceptional Chinese textiles. Many of these recently have sold significantly above their estimates. Among the highlights in this collection are a woman's gilt couched vest, embroidered with figural roundels, flowers, fruits and butterflies on an elaborate gilt couched ground. The central front opening is accented by white ground floral trim and is accented by orange tassels at the bottom. This vest carries an estimate of $2,500 - $4,500.

Next is a Chinese/Manchu woman's pink ground silk changyi robe embroidered with butterflies and peonies of red, blue and purple hues. It is accented by gilt, black and blue ground floral trim. This robe is expected to sell for $2,000 - $4,000.
 
And finally, a Chinese woman's embroidered black ground silk jacket features ten crane roundels amid millet grasses. The bottom features rolling waves accented by millet and peonies. This jacked is estimated at $1,500 - $2,500.