Jjeongpanz's 'Portrait' · Park Su-geun's 'Lily'... K-Auction April Auction

Various works by overseas artists showcasing their unique and original artistic worlds will be exhibited at K Auction's April auction.

Park Soo-geun, Lily, oil on hardboard, 25×19.5cm, estimated price 200 million to 400 million KRW
[Photo by K Auction]

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K Auction announced on the 14th that the April auction will be held at 4 p.m. on the 26th at its headquarters in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. A total of 49 works, valued at approximately 7.1 billion KRW, will be up for auction.

Among the notable works are two pieces titled 'Portrait' by Zheng Fanzhi, a leading contemporary Chinese artist. Born in Wuhan, China, Zheng majored in oil painting at Hubei Institute of Fine Arts and gained attention with his graduation work, the 'Hospital' series, influenced by German Neo-Expressionist artists. He later completed the internationally acclaimed 'Portrait' series after the 'Meat' series and the 'Mask' series characterized by large hands and faces. The works submitted this time were painted in 2007, featuring a man in a suit and a woman with an open front, both expressed in a fading, impressionistic style.

Jjeong Panjeu Chinese Portrait, oil on canvas, 220×145cm, 2007, estimated price 1.15 billion to 1.5 billion KRW
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Additionally, works by overseas artists such as Ayako Rokkaku, Chiharu Shiota, Milo Matthew, Pika Leon, and Akib Bilmansa, who have presented their own distinctive styles, will find new owners. Rokkaku's 'Untitled' is estimated to be auctioned between 1 billion and 1.25 billion KRW. Five of Rokkaku's works, popular especially among the MZ generation, are included in this auction.

Kim Jong-hak's 'Summer Stream' is a large-scale work measuring 3 meters, with an estimated starting price of 270 million KRW. Park Soo-keun's rare still life painting 'Lily' will also find a new owner. The lily, a flower the artist favored during his lifetime, was even offered at his gravesite during the 100th anniversary of his birth. The estimated price for the work is between 200 million and 400 million KRW.

Jonghak Kim, Summer Stream, oil and acrylic on canvas, 120×300cm 2004, estimated price 270 million to 350 million KRW Photo by K Auction

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Lee Wal-jong's 'Jeju Life's Middle Path' is also up for auction with an estimated price range of 90 million to 300 million KRW. It is a work that radiates bright and vibrant energy.

In the category of traditional art, paintings by Oh Won, Jang Seung-eop, Giya Lee Bang-woon, Woo Hyun Song Young-bang, and Unbo Kim Ki-chang will be presented, along with wooden furniture such as 'Chukjejangsaengmunjitong' and 'Namhan Mountain Fortress Bandaji Chest,' as well as ceramics including 'Baekja Cheonghwa Moranmun Juja,' 'Buncheong Sagi Inhwamun Bal,' and 'Cheongja Eumgak Ssang-eo Munban.'

The exhibited works can be viewed at the K Auction exhibition hall from the 15th until the auction day on the 26th. Admission is free and no reservation is required.

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