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Korean Antiques & Art

Korea has a storied and highly esteemed history of art. Sought-after Korean art dates back as far as 7000 B.C. and includes world-class pottery and ceramics, painting and calligraphy, and craftsman furniture.

In Korea, ceramics evolved from objects created for the utilitarian demands of everyday life to more decorative creations that included iconography from Buddhism and quotidian life. During the Iron Age (circa 300 B.C.), the potter wheel was introduced, which expanded the possibilities of ceramics. This enabled artisans to build more refined and consistent forms and introduced the white porcelain and celadon Korean pottery is known for today.

Korean painting encompasses a diversity of genres including landscape, portraiture, calligraphy, and abstraction. Korean art of all types continues to thrive internationally as well as in the Insadong district of Seoul, which features more than fifty art galleries. Artists such as Lee Ufan, Joonho Jeon, and Soo Koo Shim produce celebrated works of contemporary art.

Recommended Items at Auction

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Korean Blanket Chest with Drawers
Sep 30, 10:00 AM EDT
Korean Blanket Chest with Drawers
by Paul Arsenault Auctioneers
Est: $0- $0
$906 Bids
BUNCHEONG INLAID MEI-PING WITH FISH PATTERN DESIGN
Sep 30, 11:00 AM JST
BUNCHEONG INLAID MEI-PING WITH FISH PATTERN DESIGN
by New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Est: ¥70,000- ¥120,000
¥150,0006 Bids
KOREAN WOOD LIDDED JAR WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY Height: 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.)
Oct 06, 1:00 PM EDT
KOREAN WOOD LIDDED JAR WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY Height: 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.)
by Potomack Company
Est: $50- $100
$705 Bids
A KOREAN WHITE GLAZED JAR ②, JOSEON DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN WHITE GLAZED JAR ②, JOSEON DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥60,0005 Bids
Antique Korean Shark Skin Inlaid Chest Design Box
Sep 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Antique Korean Shark Skin Inlaid Chest Design Box
by Sofe Design Auctions
Est: $1,000- $3,000
$4504 Bids
A KOREAN UNDERGLAZE-IRON PAINTED WHITE GLAZED FROG AND MOUNTAIN FORM CENSER, JOSEON DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN UNDERGLAZE-IRON PAINTED WHITE GLAZED FROG AND MOUNTAIN FORM CENSER, JOSEON DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥60,0004 Bids
A KOREAN CELADON 'PEONY' DOUBLE-GOURD SHAPED EWER, GORYEO DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN CELADON 'PEONY' DOUBLE-GOURD SHAPED EWER, GORYEO DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥120,0004 Bids
A KOREAN GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF GUANYIN, 17TH C.
Oct 12, 10:00 AM CEST
A KOREAN GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF GUANYIN, 17TH C.
by Rob Michiels Auctions
Est: €6,000- €12,000
€5,5003 Bids
Fine Korean Iron Tobacco Box with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Sep 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Fine Korean Iron Tobacco Box with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
by Sofe Design Auctions
Est: $600- $800
$3252 Bids
A SET OF FIVE KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' DISHES, JOSEON DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A SET OF FIVE KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' DISHES, JOSEON DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥30,0002 Bids
Antique Korean Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Stationery Box
Sep 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Antique Korean Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Stationery Box
by Sofe Design Auctions
Est: $2,000- $5,000
$6002 Bids
A KOREAN BLACK GLAZED POT, GORYEO DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN BLACK GLAZED POT, GORYEO DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥20,0002 Bids
SIGNED KOREAN CELADON CRACKLE MEIPING CASE WITH CRANE AND CLOUDS
Sep 30, 12:00 PM EDT
SIGNED KOREAN CELADON CRACKLE MEIPING CASE WITH CRANE AND CLOUDS
by RB Fine Arts
Est: $200- $400
$501 Bid
A KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE ‘BAMBOO, PLUM BLOSSOM AND BUTTERFLY' SQUARE BOTTLE, JOSEON DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE ‘BAMBOO, PLUM BLOSSOM AND BUTTERFLY' SQUARE BOTTLE, JOSEON DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥10,0001 Bid
A KOREAN BLACK POTTERY POT, SILLA PERIOD
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN BLACK POTTERY POT, SILLA PERIOD
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥10,0001 Bid
A KOREAN WHITE GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, JOSEON DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN WHITE GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, JOSEON DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥10,0001 Bid
KOREAN HAHOE BYEOLSIN EXORCISM MASKS IN BOX
Oct 06, 12:00 PM EDT
KOREAN HAHOE BYEOLSIN EXORCISM MASKS IN BOX
by Converse Auctions
Est: $20- $40
$101 Bid
Large Antique Korean Empire Watercolor Painting With Poem
Sep 30, 10:00 AM CDT
Large Antique Korean Empire Watercolor Painting With Poem
by Sofe Design Auctions
Est: $800- $1,600
$3501 Bid
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A pair of Korean side cabinets
Oct 03, 10:00 AM PDT
A pair of Korean side cabinets
by John Moran Auctioneers
Est: $600- $800
$3001 Bid
BUNCHEONG WARE INLAY FLOWER PATTERN DESIGN BOWL ETC. 5 PIECES
Sep 30, 11:00 AM JST
BUNCHEONG WARE INLAY FLOWER PATTERN DESIGN BOWL ETC. 5 PIECES
by New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Est: ¥40,000- ¥60,000
¥20,0001 Bid
(1) CELADON BOWL WITH PLUM AND BIRD PATTERN DESIGN INLAID FROM GORYEO ERA (2) BUNCHEONG WARE BOWL 2 PIECES
Sep 30, 11:00 AM JST
(1) CELADON BOWL WITH PLUM AND BIRD PATTERN DESIGN INLAID FROM GORYEO ERA (2) BUNCHEONG WARE BOWL 2 PIECES
by New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Est: ¥100,000- ¥150,000
¥50,0001 Bid
(1) CELADON BOWL WITH ENGRAVED LEAVES (2) CELADON BOWL WITH FLOWER PATTERN CARVED IN RELIEF FROM GORYEO ERA 2 PIECES
Sep 30, 11:00 AM JST
(1) CELADON BOWL WITH ENGRAVED LEAVES (2) CELADON BOWL WITH FLOWER PATTERN CARVED IN RELIEF FROM GORYEO ERA 2 PIECES
by New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Est: ¥50,000- ¥80,000
¥25,0001 Bid
A KOREAN CELADON TEA CUP, GORYEO DYNASTY
Oct 01, 11:00 AM JST
A KOREAN CELADON TEA CUP, GORYEO DYNASTY
by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Est: ¥0- ¥0
¥10,0001 Bid

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Galerie Zacke

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Designer Homes of Central Florida

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