August Fine Asian Art Highlights

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Clars Auctions will be holding an exciting Fine Asian Art Auction on Friday, August 16th.


The auction will include high-quality works of Asian art, including contemporary Chinese ink paintings, a Tibetan black-ground thangka of Vajrabhairava, Chinese cloisonné enamel burners, a pair of Chinese jade and hardstone embellished lacquer panels, various types of fine jades, porcelains, embroidery, and various miscellaneous items.


Zhang Daqian, Setting Sail.
Zhang Daqian, Setting Sail.
Estimate: $70,000–$100,000

Leading the lineup is Setting Sail, a hanging scroll, ink, and color on paper from 1977. This late-period work by Zhang Daqian depicts several quaint cottages nestled at the foot of steep mountains, with small boats gradually disappearing into the distance on the sea. Through this painting, Zhang expresses his blessings for his friend’s forthcoming journey and his reluctance to part. This painting comes from Harvey CV Liu, gifted by Zhang just before he moved from Taiwan to San Francisco, California.


Zhang Daqian, Scholar.
Zhang Daqian, Scholar.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000

Another featured work is the hanging scroll The Scholar by Zhang Daqian — an ink and color on paper which showcases his masterful delineation of character lines and the elegant depiction of figures.


Pu Ru, Secluded Dwelling in Autumn Mountains, fan painting.Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
Pu Ru, Secluded Dwellings in Autumn Mountains, fan painting.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000

At the same time, we will also present Pu Ru’s fan painting Secluded Dwelling in Autumn Mountains. Pu Ru’s landscape paintings convey an elegant and refined artistic conception, with meticulously structured and vigorous brushwork and subtle layering of colors. In Secluded Dwelling in Autumn Mountains, Pu Ru uses different shades of ink to artfully render forests and cottages, presenting a harmonious composition. This piece was gifted by Pu Ru to a collector’s father.


A pair of Chinese jade and hardstone inlaid panels.
A pair of Chinese jade and hardstone inlaid panels.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
A Tibetan black-ground thangka of Vajrabhairava.
A Tibetan black-ground thangka of Vajrabhairava.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
(lot of 4) A Chinese export silver tea service.
(lot of 4) A Chinese export silver tea service.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Wang Xuetao, Vegetables and Insects.
Wang Xuetao, Vegetables and Insects.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
A Chinese white jade lidded vase.
A Chinese white jade lidded vase.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
(lot of 2) Chinese cinnabar lacquer panels featuring various figures in the garden, 60.375″ x 16.5″.
A pair of Chinese carved red lacquer panels featuring various figures in the garden, 60.375″ x 16.5″.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
A Chinese cloisonné enamel ‘luduan’ censer.
A Chinese cloisonné enamel ‘luduan’ censer.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
A Chinese blue-ground gilt-thread and embroidered ‘dragon’ robe.
A Chinese blue-ground gilt-thread and embroidered ‘dragon’ robe.
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A Chinese doucai ‘erotic subject’ bowl.
A Chinese doucai ‘erotic subject’ bowl.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
A Chinese jade ceremonial blade, Shang dynasty.
A Chinese jade ceremonial blade, Shang dynasty.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
Zhao Shao’ang, Cicada and Bamboo.
Zhao Shao’ang, Cicada and Bamboo.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
A Chinese jade ‘dragon’ pendant, Han dynasty.
A Chinese jade ‘dragon’ pendant, Han dynasty.
Estimate: $1,000–$1,500

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