Chagall's 'Woman in Red' Auction Starts at 4.5 Billion Won... K Auction to Hold March Sale on the 27th

115 Works Worth 17.6 Billion Won on Offer
From Dansaekhwa to Antique Art, a Comprehensive Selection
Kusama, Rokkaku, 'Munsanjaji' by Chusa Kim Jeonghee, and a Portable Angbuilgu Also Featured

K Auction announced on March 13 that it will hold its March auction at 4 p.m. on March 27 at its headquarters in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. A total of 115 works, valued at approximately 17.6 billion won, will be featured in this auction.

Marc Chagall 'Woman in Red (La Femme en Rouge)' Photo by K Auction

The highlight of the auction is Marc Chagall's 1956 work, 'La Femme en Rouge (Woman in Red)'. The starting price is 4.5 billion won, with an estimated price range from 4.5 billion to 9 billion won.

In the Korean modern and contemporary art section, works by Kim Whanki, Chang Ucchin, and Chun Kyungja will be up for auction. Pieces by Ha Chonghyun, Kim Tschangyeul, and Park Seobo will also be offered. Ha Chonghyun's 'Conjunction' is estimated between 240 million and 400 million won, Kim Tschangyeul's 1980 work 'Water Drops' is between 135 million and 230 million won, and Park Seobo's 'Ecriture No. 091016' is between 370 million and 800 million won.

Yayoi Kusama Watermelon and Fork. Photo by K Auction

Works by international artists are also included. Yayoi Kusama's 'Watermelon and Fork' will start at an auction price of 1.2 billion won, and Ayako Rokkaku's 'Untitled' is estimated between 230 million and 600 million won.

In the antique art section, 'Munsanjaji' by Chusa Kim Jeonghee, 'Letter' by Yulgok Yi I, and 'Ilsimildeok' by Baekbeom Kim Gu will be auctioned. A portable Angbuilgu made of ivory by Kang Hong in 1870 will also be featured, with an estimated price between 50 million and 100 million won.

The preview will be held at the K Auction exhibition hall from March 14 to March 27. Admission is free and does not require a reservation. Bidding is open to members via absentee, in-person, telephone, or online live bidding. Anyone may attend the auction in person on the day of the event.

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