Channel: Auctions Auction Title: Proxibid Antiques and Collectibles auction Start Date: 11/20/2008 11AM Estimate: $3,750.00 - $3,750.00 USD Dealer: Asian Art and African Art Contact: Kyoko Suzuki
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Description: Chaekkori, screens depicting books and scholar's items, are abundant with symbols of diligence, motivation, good fortune and virtue. Chaekkori Screens are uniquely Korean, despite the fact that many of the items depicted in a Chaekkori are Chinese. The Choson Dynasty Korean scholar had much respect for Chinese art and learning, but expressed that admiration in a uniquely Korean manner through Chaekkori. We see items that indicate refined comfort, but more important than the sense of gentility that is conveyed, is the ideal of self-improvement to which everyone could aspire: rich or poor, young or old. Though the items depicted were not readily available to the poor, the Chaekkori could inspire them nonetheless. Adults enjoyed them, but they would also be placed in children's rooms to teach them the value and beauty of culture and learning. French artists as early as the 1880's saw novel color combinations in this genre that they imported into their own art. These old paintings have been remounted on beautiful and artfully designed new silk screens. We use one specific talented artisan in Korea to do this work, so as to maintain cultural authenticity and integrity. 63.75 x 171 inches (over 14 feet), 162 x 434 cm.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 0218
Condition: Excellent	Year: early 20th Century
Country: Korea
Title: Large Chaekkori Screen, Korean Scholar's Items

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