HONG YI (1880-1942)
Lot 3091 LOTS 3083-3093
YOU MOJUN'S COLLECTION OF CALLIGRAPHY BY HONG YI

This collection of paintings and calligraphy come from the collector You Xiang (You Xuanfu), sobriquet Mojun, native of Jiangxu. You wrote many famous novels independently as well as short stories with other authors.

Though a teacher by profession, You was a highly regarded man of letters, with many of his articles published in notable journals. In particular, You's name is mentioned in Lu Xun's book of essays.

You met Hong Yi in 1920 when Hong was visiting Zhejiang and residing at the Lotus Monastery (Lianhua si). At that time You was teaching at a nearby school and became close friends with Hong. Hong often gifted You with his calligraphic pieces, most notably during their time together in 1920 as well as in 1923 when they met again at Zhejiang's Lotus Monastery (Lianhua si).

HONG YI (1880-1942)

Calligraphy

Closed29 May 2012

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HKD 400,000

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HONG YI (1880-1942)
Calligraphy
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Scroll, mounted and framed, vermilion on paper
110 x 33 cm. (43 1/4 x 13 in.)
20th Century