Chinese paintings and calligraphy has historically been the most important business sector for China Guardian. The Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Department handles three categories of auctions, including modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy, ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy, and contemporary Chinese paintings and calligraphy.

   Over the last decade, the global center of Chinese paintings and calligraphy trade has gradually moved to Beijing, and sales records for masterworks from all historical periods have been set in our auction rooms. The general collector group is expanding and growing mature, while collector taste is continuously improving.

   The modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy auctions group is one of the most competitive business sectors of China Guardian, and has helped create sales records for many notable modern Chinese artists. Classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy auctions have been held since 1998, with sincere efforts made in auctioning masterworks with established provenance. Lastly, in 2005, a separate contemporary Chinese paintings and calligraphy category was added to China Guardian’s departments. In selecting contemporary art especially, China Guardian pays close attention to emotional, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects, as well as considering comments from professional art critics and buyers.

   The Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Department is committed to serving collectors from around the world and has held special auctions or auction series for well-known collectors. For example: Yang Yongde’s Collection of Qi Baishi’s Paintings; Masterworks of Fu Baoshi and Zhang’s Collection of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy; and A Collection of Treasures-the Paintings of Zhang Daqian, Huang Binhong, and Qi Baishi. These successful auctions have gained China Guardian the trust of collectors both locally and abroad.