Heo Geon (Korean, 1908-1987)

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• Lot Description
  Large eight-panel screen, hand painted in polychrome on rice paper depicting landscape, silk brocade borders and wooden frame with metal fittings, inscribed in the upper right corner: "Enjoying the fresh morning air, (I) stepped into an old temple. The sunlight just came out, and shone only upon trees on high grounds / The narrow winding path led to a hidden corner, where (I) found a Chan meditation hut set amid greens and flowers. / The flying birds looked to be delighted by the mountain landscape, and my mind seemed to be purified by the pond water reflections. / Sounds in the universe, all sunk into deep silence here except the ringing temple bell and chanting Sutra. / Created by Nan Nong (the author’s art name), the master of Un Lim San Bang (Mountain House Un Lim) (note: This poem is the entire work of “A visit to the Meditation Hall behind Poshan Temple” originally created by Chang Jian (708-765), a Tang Dynasty poet.) and sealed in the upper right corner: "Heo Geon (the author’s full name) ’s seal / Nan Nong (the author’s art name)." Overall folded 60-1/4" x 17" x 4-3/4". Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ye Yong Chun (Korean, 1910-1994), who served in the South Korean government, notably as Head of Civil Affairs in the Ministry of Education in 1944, Minister in Office of Governor-General of Korea, Vice Governor and Governor of Bank of Korea (1951-1961), Minister of Construction from (1964-1966), Chairman of Korean Branch of International LiONS Club, Chair of Korean International Law Association and Deputy Chair of Democratic-Republican Party; brought to the USA in the early 1980s by descent in the family, thence to current owner. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Good, some time toning and foxing with wear, old restorations.