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Kim Koo Memorial Calligraphy by Chung Young Gok
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Pre 1980 item# 1027886 (stock# 0588)
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Memorial to Kim Koo by Chung Young Gok aka Kang Ho, a friend of Kim Koo. The second and third photos here are of Chung Young Gok with Kim Koo. The calligraphy states that it was composed on the occasion of a 1978 memorial ceremony to Kim Koo (1876 - 1949), the leader of the independence movement during Japan's occupation of Korea. The ceremony was at Baek Beom Sa Buddhist temple. The four main characters read: Su San Bok Hae, and translate: longevity like the mountain and good fortune like the sea. Wishes of good fortune are offered to Kim Hak Dae, a friend of Kim Koo and Chung Young Gok. Kim Hak Dae was at the memorial ceremony with Chung Young Gok. This work is an important piece of Korean history. Kim Koo is one of the most important figures in Korean history. His portrait will be on the new 100,000 Korean Won bill. Frame size: 64.25 x 18.5 inches, 163.5 x 47 cm; Painting size: 50 x 12 inches, 127 x 30.5 cm.
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Set of Four Lush Floral Scroll Paintings by Hyun Won
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Pre 1960 item# 1085865 (stock# 0791)
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Set of Four Luxurious Floral Scroll Paintings by Hyun Won. Each painting has a different poem written by the artist. The poems are translated here for each painting. We are reading the paintings from right to left, and the subject of each painting is in parentheses: (Peonies) - "Flowers show off their beauty more in a small garden." (Magnolias with Sparrows) - "A nostalgic splendor." (Grapes) - "The grapes are as colorful, big and bushy as the squirrels' tails." (Roses with Bees) - "The beautiful power of the rose's clean fragrance." Each scroll: 73 x 17 inches, 185.5 x 43 cm; Each painting: 49.5 x 13 inches, 125.5 x 33 cm. Colors on paper.
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Painting and Poem by Kim Ok Jin aka Ok San (born 1927)
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Pre 1980 item# 1079553 (stock# 0779)
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The poem on this painting reads, "The clouds wind through the village mountains and the river winds through the center of the valley village, a clean center of purity and truth" by Kim Ok Jin aka Ok San (born 1927). Kim Ok Jin's paintings generally sale for three to four thousand dollars at auction. We can provide scans of auction pages as examples. This painting is a fine example of Kim Ok Jin's obvious skills with the brush. Almost the entire painting is composed of dabs of the brush, with very few lines. By this, he avoids a stereotypical landscape, yet the winding curves of the mountains and the rivers are more accomplished and clear than any other painter could accomplish with clearly-defined lines. The emotions are conveyed in a less direct and more deeply-felt manner. Ink and light colors on paper. Frame: 34 x 25.25 inches, 86.5 x 64 cm; Painting: 25 x 16 inches, cm.
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Rare Painting by the Venerable Hyo Dang
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Pre 1970 item# 1027895 (stock# 0591)
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The Venerable Hyo Dang (aka Choi Beom Sul, 1904-1979) was a prominent monk who is widely regarded as the most important tea master of the 20th Century, and he is known for his beautiful calligraphy. He was also a great painter, but paintings by him are very rare. This is likely the only one that is being offered for sale. Orchids and Rocks were a favorite subject for Korean literati painters. In fact, some famous painters, such as Yi Haeung (Daewongun) and Kim Eun Won (So Ho), painted this subject almost exclusively. The rock symbolizes eternity, and the orchid symbolizes virtue. The combination had great meaning to Korean scholars, as it symbolized eternal devotion to your principles. This is a fine example of this genre by Hyo Dang. Ink on paper. Frame size: 58 x 18.5, 147.5 x 47 cm; Painting size: 48 x 13 inches, 122 x 33 cm.
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Zen Crane Painting by the Famous Monk, Jung Kwang Sunim
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Pre 1980 item# 1079534 (stock# 0775)
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Fine Crane Painting by the Famous Korean Monk from Jeju Island, Ko Chang Nyul aka Jung Kwang Sunim (1935-2002). A google search will reveal the fascinating life of this character. He and his work have been featured on CNN, PBS, NHK, and other major broadcasters. He was a famous monk, artist, poet, and actor. His unique paintings are instantly recognizable by their zen approach to form and color. Please take a look at the close-ups here to get a sense of the spiritual quality of his brushwork. The crane is an ancient symbol of longevity. It has further symbolic meaning in Buddhism. The bodhisattvas change themselves into cranes so that they can fly all over the world visiting and helping people. Ink and color on paper. Frame: 23.25 x 19.75 inches, 59 x 50 cm; Painting: 16.5 x 13 inches, 42 x 33 cm. The buyer of this fine painting will receive a PDF file compilation of Jung Kwang Sunim's poems, and a bio. You'll laugh and cry when you read "Zen Poems 1".
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Sword Dance Woodblock Print by Hong Sung Dam, Minjung
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Pre 1980 item# 936680 (stock# 0423)
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Sword Dance Woodblock Print on Traditional Hanji Paper by Hong Sung Dam in 1982 (28.5 x 28 inches, 72.5 x 71 cm, including margins). Hong Sung Dam is a woodblock print artist who was a leader of the minjung, the peoples' political movement that arose from the ashes of the Gwangju Massacre where the Korean government slaughtered hundreds (some witnesses say thousands) of their own citizens in the streets in response to demonstrations in Gwangju. He was arrested in 1989, and suffered brutal torture in prison. He was released in 1992 after a three-year-long campaign by Amnesty International. After the subsequent democratization of Korea, Hong was commissioned by the government in 1996 to create the large (120 feet) Minjung Mural in Gwangju. Early minjung art is much sought after, and Hong Sung Dam is one of the most revered and acclaimed minjung artists. He donated much of his early work, so opportunities to buy are very infrequent (practically non-existent, actually). So we are very pleased to offer this rare collection of woodblock prints on traditional hanji paper by Hong Sung Dam that were created before his imprisonment, hidden from authorities by his friends, and donated to Amnesty International after their successful effort to get him released from prison. Own a piece of history and a beautiful work of art from a man who grew up in poverty (on the island of Haui) and illness (severe tuberculosis as a youth) to become an inspiring artist who gave his life to his art and his people.
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Sickle Dance Woodblock Print by Hong Sung Dam, Minjung
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Pre 1980 item# 936676 (stock# 0422)
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Sickle Dance Woodblock Print on Traditional Hanji Paper by Hong Sung Dam in 1982 (29 x 28 inches, 74 x 71 cm, including margins). Hong Sung Dam is a woodblock print artist who was a leader of the minjung, the peoples' political movement that arose from the ashes of the Gwangju Massacre where the Korean government slaughtered hundreds (some witnesses say thousands) of their own citizens in the streets in response to demonstrations in Gwangju. He was arrested in 1989, and suffered brutal torture in prison. He was released in 1992 after a three-year-long campaign by Amnesty International. After the subsequent democratization of Korea, Hong was commissioned by the government in 1996 to create the large (120 feet) Minjung Mural in Gwangju. Early minjung art is much sought after, and Hong Sung Dam is one of the most revered and acclaimed minjung artists. He donated much of his early work, so opportunities to buy are very infrequent (practically non-existent, actually). So we are very pleased to offer this rare collection of woodblock prints on traditional hanji paper by Hong Sung Dam that were created before his imprisonment, hidden from authorities by his friends, and donated to Amnesty International after their successful effort to get him released from prison. Own a piece of history and a beautiful work of art from a man who grew up in poverty (on the island of Haui) and illness (severe tuberculosis as a youth) to become an inspiring artist who gave his life to his art and his people.
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