Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 271
Two Korean Rubbing Scrolls, Silla Bell & Tomb Guardian
Estimate: $400 - $600
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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two 1960s stone rubbings on paper: Buddhist Celestial Apsara from the famous Large Cast-Bronze Bell (cast in 771 AD) - now known as the Emille Bell -at Bongdeoksa Temple, Unified Silla Kingdom (668-935 AD), Korea, stylized swirling clouds and flowers, inscription upper right with two seals, mounted to paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 50 x 26 in., overall 73 x 31 in.; Zodiac Figure of the Dragon-Headed Guardian from the Tomb of the Silla Kingdom's General Kim Yushin (595-673) in the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-668 AD) Capital city of Gyeongju-si, South Korea., inscription lower left with two seals, mounted to paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 36-3/4 x 21-3/4 in., overall 61-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.
Note: Mounted as hanging scrolls, these are original rare ink on paper rubbings of Korea’s artwork designated National Treasures dating from the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-668 AD) and Unified Silla Kingdom (668-935 AD).Direct ink rubbings are no longer allowed in Korea in order to preserve the artwork. These early 1960s ink rubbings are scarce.
Provenance: Formerly in the Private Collection of Dr. Leon Sinder (acquired in Korea early 1960s); Private Collection, Florida
Condition
some creasing throughout, scattered areas of smudging to images, minor losses/tears to paper backing verso, scattered light stains
