Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. (18 1/4 x 12 in. See all past shows and fair booths. All Rights Reserved. Kim Whanki , 1913-1974 Invaluable cannot guarantee the accuracy of translations through Google Translate and disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate translations. $8,000 - $10,000, Description: This was the first year that Korea participated in the São Paulo Biennial, and Kim participated as a commissioner as well as a contributing artist. He was the subject of a one-man show at the USIS Gallery and was honored by election to membership in the Korean Academy. $30,000 - $50,000, Description: The biggest painting by Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the “05-IV-71 #200 (Universe)” (1971) went on sale for the first time on Saturday at Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Sale. Description: Description: in Seoul, established by the Whanki Foundation in 1992 to exhibit and commemorate Kim’s art. © 1986-2021 Invaluable, LLC. "Untitled", Signed Whanki, dated 71, oil on canvas, framed. Estimate: Untitled, 1964 Signed Whanki and inscribed on verso in black paint Whanki 1964 New York Oil on canvas 18 5/8 x 25 1/8in. NOTES Kim Whanki entered the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1933. (23.5cm.) $5,000 - $7,000. Painted circa. KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) MOUNTAINS AND MOON oil on canvas 51 x 41 cm. (86.5 x 53.6cm. $3,000 - $5,000, Estimate: He studied European modernism in Japan and spent time in Paris and in New York. Please enter a valid email address ([email protected]), Lot 11: Whan-Ki Kim "Jars and Flower" Korean Pencil Drawing, Lot 12A: KIM WHANKI (ATTR) SOUTH KOREAN/FRENCH 1913-1974, Lot 12B: KIM WHANKI (ATTR) SOUTH KOREAN/FRENCH 1913-1974, Lot 139: After Kim WhanKi (1913-1974) Oil Painting. KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) Untitled signed 'Whan Ki' (lower left) gouache on paper 46.2 x 30.5 cm. $100,000 - $150,000, Description: HKD48,000,000 - HKD62,000,000, Description: ), Estimate: A framed drawing by the pioneering Korean abstract artist Whanki Kim (1913-1974). We’d asked a resident for directions as there were some junctions and we’re not sure which way to turn. (57.5 x 46.5cm. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. ⓒWHANKI FOUNDATION. His works are fused in Asian sensibility and western modernism. $35,000 - $50,000. In 1940 he had a one-person exhibition at the Jung Ja Ok Gallery, Seoul. The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul held a restrospective of his work in 1975. $1,500 - $2,000, Estimate: overall: 254 x 254 cm. Kim Whanki, also Kim Whan-ki or Kim Hwan-gi, was a pioneering abstract artist of Korea. Seoul, Korea, Whanki Museum, Contemplative Space, Artist Note, 18th May – 26th August 2018. View sold price and similar items: KIM WHANKI (KOREAN 1913 - 1974) from Vallot Auctioneers on December 2, 0120 2:00 PM EST. A simplified flowering branch emanates from the left side of the composition, superimposed over the grid. He was a lecturer at Seoul University from 1946 to 1948 and a professor at Hong Ik University from 1953 to 1955 and from 1959 to 1962. These artifacts provided motifs for Kim’s art as his knowledge of and affection for ancient Korean art grew. KIM WHAN-KI KOREA, 1913-1974) FLEUR DE LOTUS LOTUS FLOWER) oil on canvas 60 x 30 cm. Upon his return he befriended a group of bohemian left-wing intellectuals that included the modernist poet Jeong Ji-Yong (1902-1950), the author Lee Tae-Joon (1904-1956) and the painter Kim Yong-Jun (1904-1967). Kim Whanki (1913 - 1974) was active/lived in New York / South Korea, France. KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) Untitled - 28 - I - 68 I; & Untitled - 7 - II - 68 III two oil on newspaper each: 55 x 38 cm. signed whanki ; titled in French on the reverse oil on canvas, Estimate: Group show at a major institution. The Whanki Museum is a private art museum in Jongno-gu, in central Seoul, South Korea.It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art of Whanki Kim, one of Korea's foremost abstract painters.The museum is located in Buam-dong, close to Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, where Whanki Kim and his wife spent many years.. Kim Whanki is known for Non objective, abstract painting. When he returned to Seoul in 1959 he had one-person exhibitions at the Korea Information Center Gallery and at the Bando Gallery. gouache on rice paper, signed and dated Whanki 1965CATALOGUE NOTEKim Whanki was born in Chonnam Shinan. ), Lot 406: KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) - Untitled - 28 - I - 68 I; & Untitled - 7 - II - 68 III. In New York he had one-person exhibitions at the Asia House Gallery in 1964, the Tasca Gallery in 1966, and the Poindexter Gallery in 1971 and 1973. Description: The artists also attempted to break away from the heritage of Japanese imperialism and Western abstraction. - Sight, Lot 370: KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) Untitled gouache on paper 46.2 x 30.5 cm. Please Register/Login to access your Invaluable Alerts, View additional info and full condition report. Kim Whanki is known for Non objective, abstract painting. HKD2,500,000 - HKD3,500,000, Description: Estimate: The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul held a retrospective of his work in 1975. Aug 14, 2018 - Whanki Kim was a Korean painter best known for his softly colored abstractions. $2,000,000 - $2,200,000, Description: $60,000 - $80,000. Dansaekhwa is deeply involved with the physicality of painting. KIM WHAN-KI (KOREA, 1913-1974) SUN AND CLOUDS oil and sand on canvas 91.4 x 61.2 cm. Leeum Collection: Beyond Space. signed whanki mixed media on canvas, Estimate: It depicts four pieces of traditional Korean pottery, a favorite subject of Kim's, oriented at various right angles to one another in a grid. The atmosphere and natural … Jul 25, 2016 - Whanki Kim was a Korean painter best known for his softly colored abstractions. Abstract. "Untitled", Signed Whanki, dated 71, oil on canvas, framed - Sight size: 16 in. Description: Much has been written and published about Kim Whanki, the most representative of the modem Korean artists, ranging from brief biographical pieces to interpretations of individual works to doctoral dissertations. Untitled, watercolor on paper and ink laid on panel, 18 3/4 x 8 3/4 in (47.6 x 22.2 cm) , signed lower middle, Watercolor is framed in the original artist made and painted frame, PROVENANCE: From a private collector in New York, Estimate: Whan-Ki KIM (1913-1974) is an artist born in 1913 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a painting sold in 1994, at Loudmer, and the most recent auction result is a painting sold in 2021. Shows Featuring Kim Whanki. $50,000 - $70,000, Description: (55 x 37cm. Sign in to view your bids, favorites & more! The artist behind Universe (우주), sold at Christies in Hong Kong for $13 Million USD, and coming in at 9th place on the domestic art market’s TOP 10 works — artist Kim Whanki (김환기) is a name all… ), Estimate: He is considered one of the pioneers among Korean abstract artists. 23 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. Lot 17: KIM WHAN-KI (1913-1974) - 05-IV-71 #200 (Universe), Lot 43: KIM WHAN-KI KOREA, 1913-1974) FLEUR DE LOTUS LOTUS FLOWER) oil on canvas 60, Lot 63: Cracking across bottom and at upper left. Kim Whanki (1913-1974) Ohne Titel Farbserigraphie auf Arches. During WWII (1942-45) Kim collected and studied Yi Dynasty ceramic and wooden objects. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Estimate: Also inspired by nature and everyday life, Kim’s works evolved towards greater simplicity and refinement. Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. View Kim Whan-Ki’s artworks on artnet. Description: When he returned to Seoul in 1959 he had one person exhibitions at the Korea Information Center Gallery and at the Bando Gallery. £50,000 - £70,000. Kim Whanki , 1913-1974 Untitled He is memorialized by the. HKD1,500,000 - HKD2,500,000, Description: KIM WHAN-KI (Korean, 1913-1974) Untitled oil on canvas 107.3 x 35.6 cm. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition, Estimate: HKD800,000 - HKD1,200,000, Description: Ex. £8,000 - £12,000. (49 1/4 x 69 in. A portrait of KIM WHANKI. CAD3,000 - CAD5,000, Description: 55 x 35,5 cm (65,5 x 46 cm). - Sight size: 20 in. (21 5/8 x 14 7/8 in.) $10,000 - $25,000, Estimate: Kim Whanki entered the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1933. Chalky residue at lower left. Estimate: Born February 27, 1913, in the village of Eupdong-ri on the island of Anjwado, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Kim died in New York City, USA, on July 25, 1974. $8,000 - $19,000, Estimate: While living in Paris from 1956 to 1959 he had three exhibitions in Europe: at M. Benezit Gallery in Paris, Muratore Gallery in Nice, and Cheval de Verre Gallery in Brussels. mixed media on canvas. HKD600,000 - HKD800,000, Description: (42 1/4 x 14 in. (24 x 18 in). HKD1,600,000 - HKD2,400,000, Description: Kim Whanki , 1913-1974 signed whanki and dated 57 oil on canvas, Estimate: ), Estimate: My painting wasn't bad either. Whanki Kim was a Korean Asian Modern & Contemporary painter who was born in 1913. Aug 19, 2014 – Dec 31, 2999 . Born February 27, 1913, in the village of Eupdong-ri on the island of Anjwado, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Kim died in New York City, USA, on July 25, 1974. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. A peripatetic artist who moved several times—from Korea, to Japan, to France and the United States—Kim developed a refined style filled with varied and … ), Estimate: Kim Whanki (1913-1974) Untitled Signed and dated Whanki 64 Gouache on paper 8 7/16 x 11 13/16in. Nature morte aux fleurs Huile/panneau 35.5x54.8 cm Signed, Dated -57. By 1941 Kim left the CAA, partly due to political pressures. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. UntitledSigned and dated Whanki 1969Gouache on paper6 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. 1950s. 60.9 x 45.7 cm. ” Kim took part in the Korean branch of the CAA and participated in an exhibition it sponsored in Seoul alongside Japanese artists. (21.5 x 30cm. $20,000 - $40,000, Estimate: The only son of a prosperous farmer on the small island of Kijwa in South Korea, Kim grew up in comfortable circumstances. (30.4 x 20.4cm). The biggest painting by Kim Whanki (1913-1974), 〈05-IV-71 #200 (Universe)〉 (1971) went on sale for the first time on Saturday at Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Sale. He also experimented with papier-mâché, and painted on newspaper with oil paints. Estimate: Their work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the Tokyo Gallery.Whanki Kim's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $242 USD to $13,035,786 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. He painted this subject in the late 1950s. South Korea, 20th century; signed in pencil by the artist. (100 x 50 in.) $5,000 - $10,000, Description: Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. ), Estimate: It is the only diptych - a two-piece work - by the artist. Description: Lot 328: WHANKI KIM (1913-1974) "Untitled". Signiert: Whanki. x 12 in. x 17 in. (54.7 x 35.9cm.). Painted glass vase, 1966 Signed and dated in blue paint on base Whanki 1966 Oil on molded glass vase; titled indistinctly on base 9 1/4 in. $150,000 - $250,000, Description: $35,000 - $45,000. ), Estimate: This is an original 1987 print ad for the Paris Centre Nationale des Arts Plastiques, showing the work of Whanki! After serving as an assistant for one year, he returned to Korea in 1937. ), Estimate: Amazon.com: Berkin Arts Whanki Kim Giclee Print On Canvas-Famous Paintings Fine Art Poster-Reproduction Wall Decor(Kim Whanki'S Moon and Plum Blossom) Large Size 20.4 x 31.5inches: Posters & Prints Signed Whanki, dated 72; the reverse marked October, New York; oil on canvas. Your email address or password is incorrect. Estimate: Upon his 1953 return to Seoul Kim developed paintings of jars and taught at the College of Fine Arts and Hongik University. It is the only diptych - a two-piece work - by the artist. Born February 27, 1913, in the village of Eupdong-ri on the island of Anjwado, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Kim died in New York City, USA, on July 25, 1974. Lot 95: Kim Whanki Korean, 1913-1974 UNTITLED Gouache on paper 23 x 15 inches (58. (21 5/8 x 29 7/8 in. (60 x 88cm.) He is also known under the name Soowhan Kim. HKD200,000 - HKD300,000, Description: Description: Description: $30,000 - $40,000. View Kim Whan-Ki’s artworks on artnet. Seoul, Korea, Whanki Museum, Kim Whanki, From Nature to Abstract Art, 26th July – 27th October 2019. Estimate: The pioneers of Dansaekhwa are born between 1913 and 1936 and avoided any reference to Western realism in their works, creating primarily monochrome and minimalist paintings. After serving as the commissioner of the São Paulo Biennial in, 1963 Kim moved to New York where he would live until 1974. (2) overall: 55 x 76 cm. He had his first one-person exhibition at the Amagi Gallery, Tokyo in 1937. WHANKI KIM (1913-1974), "Untitled". Untitled (Mountain landscape) Signed Kim Oil on canvas 235/8 x 30in. Along with other Asian expatriate artists—including the Koreans Nam Kwan and Kim Heung-su—Kim took in the heady atmosphere of Paris and its incomparable museums. $70,000 - $80,000, Description: (47.7 x 63.7cm. In 1940 he had a one-person exhibition at the Jung Ja Ok Gallery, Seoul. Dansaekhwa is an art movement born in South Korea in the 1970s. signed in English; dated 1957 and titled Pot on the reverse oil on canvas, Estimate: Kim’s use of dots—which would become an important element of his art—also began in New York. ), Estimate: Kim Whanki FLIGHT 1913 - 1974 signed in English oil on canvas 62.9 by 92.7 cm; 24¾ by 36½ in. A pioneering Korean abstract artist, Kim Whanki blended Asian philosophies and practices with the influence of Western abstraction. Lot 97: Kim Whanki Korean, 1913-1974 TAZZA. "Universe," an abstract diptych painting by Korean modern art master Kim Whanki (1913-74), a source of inspiration not only for contemporary artists but also for K-pop musicians such as T.O.P of Big Bang and RM of BTS, was recreated as a cubic media art piece by contemporary artist Yiyun Kang, who is well known for her “Connect, BTS” art project in 2020. Description: KIM WHAN-KI(Korean, 1913-1974), Estimate: When he returned to Seoul to serve as the Dean of an arts college in 1959 Kim felt limited and frustrated by his administrative duties and yearned to travel again. Artforum. Whanki Museum is located in a residential area. $1,000 - $2,000, Description: Kim Whanki (1913-1974) Landscape in Blue Signed Whanki Oil on canvas, framed 57½ x 57 1/8in. $25,000 - $30,000, Description: HKD600,000 - HKD900,000, Description: (36 x 24 1/8 in. While living in Paris from 1956 to 1959 he had three exhibitions in Europe: at M. 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