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Special 特别专题 略说元雨轩藏珍 Brief Introduction of Yuanyu Hall Collection 文／尹光华 By Yin Guanghua The collection of the master of Yuanyu Hall is featured by wide range and high quality, which shall be evident in the special exhibition of Yuanyu Hall Collection to be held during 2012 China Guardian Autumn Auctions. There are total six lots ranging from bronze, rare books, paintings and ritual instrument, among which two has been classified as Level 1 Cultural Relics under State Protection two decades ago. The other four, though not classified yet, can still rival the classified two given their rarity and cultural value. The master of Yuanyu Hall attaches great importance to build up record for the antiques, which is undoubtedly a wise choice at a time when connoisseur giants passed away one after another leaving no authority in this domain. The famous connoisseurs will always keep record of their appreciation and publish books of this kind to mark the cultural value of the antiques and also provide justifications for later generation to identify their authenticity. When seeing Yuanyu Hall Collection, it is not difficult for us to identify the master’s collection style. Instead of pursuing a stunning masterpiece, he focuses more on the artistic taste and craftsmanship of one collection and its cultural and historical value. Following the principle of “Authenticity, Exquisiteness and Novelty” cherished by generations of superb collectors, the master attaches great importance to the origin and history of circulation of the collection in an effort to ensure the continuity of the collection. The master holds a pragmatic and discreet attitude without being a bit opportunistic. At the first sight, his collection may not being able to leave a deep impression on you. However, with deeper study and scrutiny, the value and preciousness of his collection grow to be visible which finally capture your heart and soul. That’s why Yuanyu Hall Collection