Description:
Unbo Kim Ki-Chang (1913-2001) Genre Painting, Korea, mid-20th century, based on the Juyu cheonggang from the genre painting album by Hyewon Shin Yun-bok (1758-1814),without the poem on the upper right, inscribed "Hyewon jak, bang Unbo" with a seal reading "Kim Ki-chang in," ink and light color on paper, framed, sight size 11 3/8 x 15 3/4 in.
Provenance: Reputedly given to an American businessman in Korea in the 1950s; by descent to his nephew; gifted to a friend of the nephew; and gifted to the present owner in 2018.
Estimate $800-1,000
scattered brown spots to bottom half, minor buckling, minor chips to frame.
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Keywords
Shin Yun-bok, Kim Ki-ChangSuhyung Kim
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