OAKLAND, CALIF. — A tranquil scene by Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899–1983) elicited bidder excitement at Clars December 15–16 fine art, decorative art, furniture, jewelry and Asian art auction. One of two paintings by the Chinese artist in this sale, “The Lotus Pond,” 1967, is one of his signature ink and colors on paper featuring a scholar standing on a bridge amid the lotus pond. Estimated $150/200,000, the work finished at $443,000, including premium. The upper right of the painting featured…