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    • Pair of Mixed Media Works by Po Kim
      Dec. 07, 2022

      Pair of Mixed Media Works by Po Kim

      Est: $150 - $250

      Po Kim (Korean, 1917-2014). A pair of fine mixed media works, each with chestnuts in graphite and watercolor, along with cut out lithographic elements, each signed l.r. Kim was a friend of the Baum's in N.Y. Each unframed. Largest sheet size 15.5" x 22". From the Estates of Reiko (Sakagami) Baum (1927-2021) and Michael Baum (1933-2021)   Both Reiko and Michael passed away within 4 months of one another in 2021 at the famed Man O' War horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky -- a passion that enveloped them later in life.   Reiko and Michael met one another in New York City during the 1950s, when both were attending fine art programs in Brooklyn, NY, and shared many similar passions for over 50 years of marriage. Michael Baum started a high end framing company called Framemasters, where they produced museum-quality frames. Reiko was an accomplished painter, exhibiting heavily in the 1950s and 60s along with fellow Japanese painters, American avant-garde and other exhibitions and venues.   Both were avid collectors of modern art and craft. Reiko was involved in a number of Japanese tea organizations, resulting in an exceptional Collection of Yixing and other teapots, as well as a library of Japanese and Chinese works. Both were supportive of fellow contemporary artists at this time as well. Modernist paintings and works on paper are an exceptional assemblage of New York artists working during the 60s and 70s. Many are dedicated to Michael and Reiko. Many are artist proofs. The works of Michael and Reiko Baum themselves are forward thinking and exceptional, and while they didn't often exhibit work later in life, are emblematic of their collecting style.   The vast majority of the Collection offered were present in the Baum's New York City home.

      Caza Sikes
    • Framed Signed Po Kim Watercolor of Orchid, 1970s
      Mar. 19, 2020

      Framed Signed Po Kim Watercolor of Orchid, 1970s

      Est: $600 - $900

      Po Kim (Korean-American, 1917-2014). "Brassia Maculata" watercolor on paper, ca. 1970s. Signed "Po Kim" on lower left. A still life watercolor of an orchid named Brassia Maculata, with elegant long spring green leaves and dotted teal on pale green blossoms. During the 1970s, Po Kim created still lifes like this example that were described as "remarkable for their technical proficiency, and the sense of Zen-like concentration that (he) brought to bear on their creation." (press release for "the Spirit of Change" exhibition at Fairfield University's Thomas J. Walsh Gallery (June 2013). Interestingly, this piece comes from the collection of American artist William Draper, who adored orchids and was in fact a founder of the American Orchid Society. Size: 22.25" W x 15" H (56.5 cm x 38.1 cm); 23.25" W x 16.25" H (59.1 cm x 41.3 cm) framed Born in southeast Korea, Po Kim had an interesting biography. Soon after his birth, his father died of the flu which led to a childhood living in poverty. Since his mother did not approve of his interest in art, Kim created his art in secrecy. At age 19, he left home to study in Tokyo. He studied at the Pacific Arts School in addition to Meiji University Law School and Imperial Commercial School for about 8 years. He returned to Korea in 1946 and established the Department of Fine Arts at Chosun University, serving as professor and chair until 1955. Prior to the Korean War, during traumatic political turmoil, Kim was imprisoned and tortured by both the government and left-wing rebels. Sadly, his political neutrality resulted in years of torture from both sides of the Korean War conflict. Then, in 1955, Kim was invited to take part in a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; he later moved to New York in 1957. Kim later became a US citizen, and did not return to Korea for more than 30 years. Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003), an accomplished American artist whose career spanned seven decades. Known as the "Dean of American Portraiture," William Draper was the only artist to paint President John F. Kennedy from life, and his oeuvre includes marvelous landscapes from his world travels, military paintings as he was one of only seventeen Combat Artists in WWII, and portraits of illustrious individuals. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #152489

      Artemis Gallery
    • Po Kim (Korean, 1917-2014) Four Red Onions.
      May. 24, 2017

      Po Kim (Korean, 1917-2014) Four Red Onions.

      Est: $200 - $400

      Po Kim (Korean, 1917-2014) Four Red Onions. Color pencil drawing, signed lower center. Provenance: Fairweather Hardin Gallery, Chicago Sheet: 15" x 21.5" Frame: 18.75" x 24.75"

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