19th Century Bird and Flower Painting (Hwajodo) of Geese and Plum Blossoms. Because geese were believed to mate for life, they are an ancient symbol of eternal marital bliss. The plum blossom symbolizes courage because it blooms early, when winter is not quite over. This geese couple goes though life with courage and joy, never leaving each other's side. Ink and colors on paper. 35 x 14.5 inches, 89 x 37 cm.

A Very Rare/Large Korean Dragon Thundering and Tiger Roaring Scroll Painting-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The large scroll painting is in ink and color on paper, painted with a large tiger roaring against to dragon who thundering in cloud, mounted on paper and with silk. Condition: Wear due to age and use. Many folding marks. Some water stains. Some holes in paper mounting. It measures 175×96 cm. painting only.

First 19th Century Sun and Moon Spirits Painting Ever Offered for Sale outside of Korea. Early 19th century painting on silk of the Spirits of the Sun (Ilgangcheonja) and the Moon (Weolgangcheonja). They are known collectively as Ilweol Sinjang. The celestial orbs are suspended in the clouds behind their heads, and clouds are at their feet, as well. The Sun Spirit's sunlight scatters darkness and misfortune and brings prosperity. The Moon Spirit relieves people's anxiety with moonlight...

A Very Rare/Large Korean 10 Tigers Roaring Each other in the Deep Mountain Scroll Painting 19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, The tiger painting painted in ink and color on paper, painted with large ten tigers roaring each other in river and mountain. It is in fine condition but some Wear due to age and use. some folding marks and stains. It measures 175cm × 96cm painting only.

A Rare/Fine Korean Summer Mountain Landscape Painting-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century or older. Artist unidentified. The painting is in ink and color on paper, painted with a deep mountain and lake Automn scene with a cock and a scholar in a front of a pavilion, a poem related with the Automn scene, and with a name of artist and seal. It is in very good condition, framed lately. measures 20.5 cm x 26.7cm.

The Only 17th Century Painting of Korea's Sun and Moon Spirit Ever Offered for Sale and the Oldest Extant Example. The older the painting the closer the artist and commissioner are to the power of the life and ideas that originated these Daoist and Shamanist beliefs. No work of art will bring you closer to the divine feeling of reverence felt by those fortunate enough to have worshipped under the gaze of this sublime work of art. Painted on royal red silk with gold leaf and mineral pigments...

After Kim Hong-do (aka Danwon) (金弘道 김홍도, 1745-ca 1806)
Jumak (A Tavern)
The scene depicts family of travelers relaxing at an inn. The innkeeper is scooping makgeolli (raw rice wine).
Date: Likely mid-century.
Size: 16 x 11.25 inches.
Medium: Appears to be a watercolor / gouache.
Condition: A couple of marks in the sky.
Note: Hong-do was known for his genre paintings of ordinary Korean life.

WORLD OF SK

Anonymous drawing on paper, attached with wooden frame (with acrylic plate), by a Korean child named Kim Ga Hyon, as seems to be his own fantasy city operated by one big monopolistic enterprise called SK. 90s-Contemporary. 54 x 43 x 2.5 cm (21.25 x 16.92 x 0.98in)...

A Fine Landscape Hanging Scroll Painting by 심전(心田), 안중식 [安中植](1861~1919): Korea, late Joseon dynasty With long poem written and artist signed and two seals. Painted in ink and color on silk, scholars enjoying tea in a deep mountain pavilion It is good condition but painting darkened, it measures L: 25.5cm x W: 29cm.

Striking 19th-century Korean hanging scroll featuring a powerful depiction of a tiger mid-prowl, captured in vivid motion and intense expression...

A beautifully detailed antique Korean hanging scroll painting depicting Quan Yin Bodhisattva, the embodiment of compassion in Buddhist tradition...

A Very Unusual Korean 5 Different Colored Tigers-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, framed. This is a very unusual 5 tigers o=painting is in green, red, Black, White, and yellow colors under clouds, painted in ink and color on paper. It is in fair condition but has some creased, repaired. it measures 69cm x 49cm

A Very Rare/Fine Pair of (古說話人物圖) Paintings by 소림 조석진(小琳 趙錫晉,1853-1920:) Korea, late Joseon dynasty, framed. The pair of old fairy tale paintings are painted in ink and color on silks, depicting old Chinese fairy tale history. They are in very good conditions, it measures 134.5cm x 34.5cm

A Very Rare/Fine Korean 7 Sages in Bamboo Forest (죽림칠현(竹林七賢) by 심전(心田), 안중식 [安中植](1861~1919) Korea, Joseon dy. late 19th century. with just fabric mounting, out of the frame. It is a old Chinese history fairly tale painting, painted on silk in ink and color, depicted an old Chinese tale (see reference below). It’s in Very fine condition, measures 135 x 42.5 cm...

A Very Fine Korean Bird/Flower Hanging Scroll Painting by 心田, 安中植 (1861~1919) Korea, late 19th century, Painted in ink and color with a duck, peonies and camellia flowers on silk, with inscription with poem, signature-心田 in ink, and two seals, 安中植 and 心田 . It is in very good condition but some it measures 81.5x27.5cm

Only Second Screen Painting by Park No Soo Ever Offered for Sale Outside of Korea. The second photo here shows a two-panel screen by Park No Soo that sold for $11,520 in 2025 at Bonhams. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a screen by the renowned Park No Soo aka Nam Jeong (1927-2013) (also known as Pak No Soo). Just the first page of a google search reveals both the acclaim that Park No Soo has gained internationally, and the adoration he receives in Korea...

Fine and Rare Eight-Panel Orchids and Rocks Painting by Revered Korean Artist Kim Eung-won aka Soho (1855-1921) mounted on a silk screen. Similar to the Kim Eung-won screen in the royal Changdeok Palace. Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. The rock symbolizes eternity, so the combination of orchids and rocks have the meaning of eternal adherence to principle. The orchid grows in remote places, but its fragrance spreads over the land...

19th Century Royal Court Artist Jo Jung Muk (조중묵 趙重默) aka Un Gye (운계(雲溪) (1820-1894) created several paintings that are iconic in Korea, including Korea's government designated National Treasure Portrait of King Taejo painted in 1872 (see fourth photo here), Portrait of King Cheoljong in the National Palace Museum painted in 1861 (see fifth photo here), and Ancestral Grave on Inwangsan Mountain in the National Museum of Korea painted in 1868 (see third photo here)...