Last week in Beijing, a fervor for Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy gripped collectors as a piece by esteemed calligrapher Zhao Mengfu commanded a staggering 92 million yuan, while a work by painter Fu Baoshi was acquired for 82.8 million yuan. During an exclusive event on the evening of May 23 hosted by China Guardian Auctions, over 110 exquisite calligraphy …
