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A Narrative of Korean Art: from Celadon to Abstraction and Beyond

Hong Kong, 27 February – 12 March 2019


This selling exhibition spans more than 1,000 years of Korean art history from the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392 CE) to present times. Featuring approximately 50 specially curated works that illustrate the unique aesthetics of Korean art across time and space, each artwork selected epitomises the reflective nature and spirituality deeply embedded in Korean aesthetics, philosophies and lifestyle.

Discover the enthralling natural beauty of Korean pottery and modern abstract masters such as Kim Whanki and Rhee Seundja, as well as Dansaekhwa, video art and contemporary artists including Lee Soo-Kyung, Lee Hi-Yong, Jo Jong-Sung and more.



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Exhibition highlights

  • TV Cello

    Paik Nam-June (1932 - 2006)
    mixed media, video installation sculpture
    145 x 51 x 48 cm. (57 1/8 x 20 1/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Executed in 2002

  • Untitled (82-7-3)

    Chung Sang-Hwa (B. 1932)
    acrylic on canvas
    130 x 97 cm. (51 1/8 x 38 ¼ in.)
    Executed in 1982

  • Conjunction No. 97-012

    Ha Chong-Hyun (B. 1935)
    oil on hemp cloth
    120 x 180 cm. (47 ¼ x 70 7/8 in.)
    Painted in 1997

  • 4-X-69 #121

    Kim Whan-Ki (1913 - 1974)
    oil on cotton
    168.9 x 88.9 cm. (66 1/2 x 35 in.)
    Painted in 1969

  • Burnt Umber & Ultramarine

    Yun Hyong-Keun (1928 - 2007)
    oil on linen
    162 x 130 cm. (63 ¾ x 51 1/8 in.)
    Painted in 1992

  • Issu du feu-M13

    Lee Bae (Korea, B. 1956)
    charcoal on canvas
    161.7 x 129.6 x 5.2 cm. (63 5/8 x 51 x 2 in.)
    Executed in 2000

  • Translated Vase 2015 TVG 4

    Yee Soo-Kyung (B. 1963)
    ceramic shards, epoxy, 24k gold leaf
    Diameter: 22 cm. (8 5/8 in.)
    Executed in 2015

  • A White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Underglaze Iron - Brown

    Joseon Dynasty (Late 17th century)
    Diameter: 42 cm. (16 ½ in.)
    Height: 35.7 cm. (14 in.)

  • A Large Blue and White Porcelain Jar

    Joseon Dynasty (18 - 19th century)
    Diameter: 21.8 cm. (8 5/8 in.)
    Height: 27.7 cm. (10 7/8 in.)

  • A White Porcelain Moon Flask with Animal Handles

    Joseon Dynasty (18th century)
    Width: 21.9 cm. (8 5/8 in.)
    Depth: 11.1 cm. (4 3/8 in.)
    Height: 22.3 cm. (8 3/4 in.)

  • Burnt Umber & Ultramarine

    Yun Hyong-Keun
    oil on linen
    130 x 80.5 cm. (51 1/8 x 31 3/4 in.)
    Painted in 1991

  • Burnt Umber & Ultramarine

    Yun Hyong-Keun
    oil on linen
    116.8 x 91 cm. (46 x 35 7/8 in.)
    Painted in 1992


Exhibition & tour information

  • Location

    Christie’s Hong Kong
    22nd Floor, Alexandra House
    18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

  • Viewing

    27 February – 12 March 2019
    10:30 am - 5:30 pm (Monday – Friday)

  • Enquiries

    infoasia@christies.com
    Tel: +852 2760 1766


Seoul preview

  • Location

    Christie’s Korea
    2F, 5 Palpan-gil, Jongro-gu
    Seoul

  • Viewing

    24 - 26 January 2019
    10:30 am - 5:30 pm (Monday – Friday)

  • Contact

    Yunah Jung
    yjung@christies.com


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