On October 21, the renowned Tri-Service General Hospital, known for its medical excellence, invited Dr. Ye Guo-Shin, an expert in Chinese painting and calligraphy authentication, to speak at the hospital’s morning meeting. Dr. Ye shared professional insights into the field of art appreciation and authentication with the entire medical staff.

During the lively and interactive session, Dr. Ye used his acclaimed work, Mo Hai Chun Qiu—Collection and Connoisseurship Research into Chinese Painting and Calligraphy—a result of over a decade of firsthand research across the world’s most famous museums and interviews with artists and their families—as the foundation of his presentation. He guided the audience through the core principles of art authentication.

Dr. Ye shared the scientific, logical, and systematic methods of art authentication he had learned during his studies in the United Kingdom. To further engage the doctors, he illustrated his points with intriguing recent cases from both domestic and international art markets. He emphasized that art authentication is the deepest form of appreciation, and its core value lies in distinguishing authenticity, evaluating quality, and guiding collectors toward the path of truth, goodness, and beauty.

For instance, he cited the 2018 auction of Su Shi’s Wood and Rock at Christie’s Hong Kong, which sold for an astounding NT$1.8 billion. Another example was the Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci, initially thought to be a copy by a disciple. After restoration and authentication, it was confirmed to be an original and sold for a record-breaking NT$13.5 billion.

Dr. Ye also highlighted the overlap between scientific instruments used in art authentication and those used in medicine, sparking a strong resonance among the attending doctors.

To add a playful twist, Dr. Ye hosted a “Super Spot-the-Difference” game, where he challenged the audience to differentiate between authentic and forged artworks. He praised the doctors’ sharp observational skills and complimented their “eagle eyes” for detail. The audience expressed great interest in the scientific and logical methods behind art authentication, marveling at their elegance and precision.

Dr. Ye, in turn, admired the doctors’ intellectual curiosity and was gratified to contribute to the promotion of art appreciation within the medical community. After the lecture, Hospital Director Wang Zhi-Hong presented Dr. Ye with a commemorative gift as a token of gratitude.

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The “Sherlock Holmes of Art Authentication” – Dr. Ye Guo-Shin

Dr. Ye Guo-Shin, known as the “Sherlock Holmes of Art Authentication,” is the first Chinese scholar to earn a PhD in Art Authentication from the United Kingdom. He has served as a lecturer on painting and calligraphy authentication for various public institutions, including the Prosecutor Leadership Program at the Judicial Officers Training Institute and the Criminal Investigation Bureau’s Forensic Science Section. For years, Dr. Ye has authenticated artworks for museums, auction houses, and private collectors worldwide.

Internationally acclaimed forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee once praised Dr. Ye as “a globally renowned and preeminent authority in Chinese painting and calligraphy authentication.” Similarly, contemporary master painter Liu Guosong commended Dr. Ye as “one of the rare younger scholars who approaches research, work, and interpersonal relations with meticulous rigor.” Liu also lauded Mo Hai Chun Qiu as a landmark publication in the field of art authentication.

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A Landmark Work: The Spring and Autumn of Ink

Dr. Ye’s Mo Hai Chun Qiu—Collection and Connoisseurship Research into Chinese Painting and Calligraphy received the prestigious Golden Seal Award upon its release. Spanning 720,000 words and featuring nearly 2,000 rare images sourced from museums worldwide, the limited-edition work (2,000 copies) is Taiwan’s first academically rigorous and market-oriented publication on ancient and modern Chinese painting authentication. Printed to the highest standards, it has become an essential reference for major collectors worldwide.

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The Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Group

Founded by Dr. Ye, the Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Group is a leading authority in the field of art authentication. Its credibility has made it a key consultant for museums, auction houses, and public institutions both in Taiwan and abroad.

In addition to offering regular art appreciation courses, Dr. Ye actively promotes art education and cultural exchange. He organizes lectures and exhibitions by renowned artists and is deeply committed to philanthropic efforts, including funding scholarships for underprivileged students. His work has made significant contributions to society and the arts.