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Sun Yat-sen's Calligraphy Rise Four Times in One Year
In 2004, the price of Sun Yat-sen's "Fun" calligraphy piece dropped to 121,000 yuan. By 2009, it had climbed to 504,000 yuan, and in 2010, it skyrocketed to an impressive 2.016 million yuan. This upward trend in value reflects the growing recognition of Sun Yat-sen’s legacy and the historical significance of his works. In the 2010 art auction, the ink from the 1911 revolution era continued to rise steadily, showing strong market interest.
The "Fun" calligraphy was written by Sun Yat-sen in March 1913 and sent to Kumamoto, Japan. It was auctioned three times within seven years. During the spring auction in 2004, it was valued between 20,000 and 30,000 yuan, eventually selling for 121,000 yuan. In 2009, with the help of Japanese letters confirming its provenance, the price surged to 504,000 yuan. The following year, the piece reached a record high of 2.016 million yuan at auction.
Yu Ren Ben, known as “the Northern scholar of the South,†was a prominent figure in modern calligraphy and a close associate of Sun Yat-sen. He participated in the Xinhai Revolution and later served as dean of the Kuomintang Supervision Institute after the Northern Expedition. Since entering the auction market in the 1980s, his works have consistently been in high demand. In 2010, one of his cursive script four-screen pieces sold for 2.184 million yuan at Chinese Guardian, setting a new record for right-handed calligraphy.
According to Xiao Qinxue, director of the Documentary Professional Committee of the Wuhan Collectors’ Association, the prices of historically significant items tend to rise sharply before major anniversaries. With limited supply and increased interest during peak periods, even those outside the collecting community often enter the market. For instance, the upcoming centenary of the Xinhai Revolution has attracted foreign collectors with substantial capital, leading to heightened competition and rising values. Some institutions have even released commemorative materials that have further driven up the prices of related collectibles.
Recently, a company ordered 1,000 sets of commemorative stamps issued in 1981 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Originally priced at just 0.24 yuan, these stamps were printed in quantities over 10 million, but their current value has soared to 25 yuan each. This demonstrates how historical events can significantly impact the value of cultural artifacts and collectibles.