Cheong Kyung-ja’s “Woman of Java” 300 million to 600 million won
Park Seo-bo’s “Ecriture” 400 million to 600 million won
Kim Whan-ki’s “Untitled” 700 million to 2 billion won, “A single circle placed amid the blue, reminiscent of the moon in the night sky. The color bands at the top and bottom of the piece provide structural stability while evoking an Oriental sentiment with their delicate texture, reminiscent of traditional Korean fabrics or embroidery. It can be seen as a deep reflection on the philosophical journey exploring the relationship between existence and nature, humanity and the universe. Kim Whan-ki’s “Untitled” (1969), which was exhibited at the ‘Kim Whan-ki 10th Anniversary Memorial Exhibition’ held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in 1984, has an estimated auction price between 750 million to 2 billion won. Additionally, five other pieces, including “5-II-68 III” and “Mountain and Moon,” will be up for auction.”,
“In the painting, a woman dressed in traditional Indonesian clothing is seated. The color combination of green and gold creates an exotic and mysterious atmosphere. The contrast between the red and ochre background maximizes the presence of the figure and adds depth to the vitality of the woman. “Woman of Java” (1986) by Cheong Kyung-ja, which focuses on expressing the character’s psychology and emphasizes inner strength beneath outward gentleness, will be up for auction at K Auction. The estimated auction price is between 330 million to 600 million won”,
“On October 29, at 4 PM, K Auction’s October auction will take place at the K Auction headquarters in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, featuring a total of 88 pieces valued at approximately 10.6 billion won. Kim Whan-ki’s “Untitled” and Cheong Kyung-ja’s “Woman of Java” will be showcased, along with works from representative artists of Korean abstract art, such as Yun Hyong-keun, Park Seo-bo, Ha Chong-hyun, and Lee Ufan. Works by global artists like Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Nam June Paik, and Frank Stella will also be traded.”,
“Seven pieces by Lee Ufan, including “With the Wind S8708-5,” “From the Wind,” and “Correspondence,” will find new owners. Also featured are Park Seo-bo’s “Ecriture No. 150218” (420 million to 670 million won) and “Ecriture No. 051120,” as well as Ha Chong-hyun’s “Conjunction 20-64,” Yun Hyong-keun’s “Umber-Blue,” and Chung Chang-sup’s “Mook No. 91110,” which demonstrate an aesthetics exploring the spiritual world beyond material through repetitive acts akin to practice. Works capturing the moment when action becomes painting, like Lee Kun-yong’s “Bodyscape 76-1-2021” and Nam Chun-mo’s “Stroke-Lines 22-46,” will also be auctioned. Additionally, four pieces by Kim Chang-yeul, who is currently having a retrospective at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, will be presented.”,
“Robert Indiana’s “LOVE (Red/Blue)” is the essence of pop art, and Mel Bochner’s work “What Were You Thinking?” uses words as a material to reveal the ‘materiality of language.’ Works by George Condo, “Radiant Person,” and Robert Longo’s “Dancing Trio I” and “Dancing Trio II” suggest ways in which post-pop generations reinterpret the inner and social images of humans. Adding works by contemporary European artists such as Sandro Chia and Enzo Cucchi, the auction exemplifies the diversity of contemporary art that navigates between language, emotion, and symbolism.”,
“The preview showcasing the auction pieces will be open from October 18 until the auction day on the 29th in the K Auction gallery. The exhibition space will operate without breaks during the preview period, and viewing the works is free of charge without a reservation. Those interested in participating in the auction must sign up as K Auction members and can participate via written bids, onsite bids, phone, or online live bidding. Membership registration is free. On the auction day, the 29th, anyone can observe the auction regardless of membership status.”