A Korean Framed Calligraphy Gift Inscription, Dated 1980
A framed Korean hanmun calligraphy work in ink on paper, dated to the Gengshen year (1980) and inscribed for the New Spring season. Executed in bold, expressive Chinese characters in the traditional Korean scholarly style, the work presents a moral and auspicious maxim promoting kindness and virtuous conduct. A dedication within the inscription references “Brother Guo” with wishes for prosperity and continued success, indicating the piece was likely created as a New Year presentation gift.The work is signed by the Korean calligrapher Ham Heung-gi , using the sobriquet Chuigao . The reverse retains an original handwritten Korean explanatory inscription, further supporting its attribution and cultural context. Presented in a later wooden frame. size: 19 x 36 in. size: 19 x 36 in.
Condition
Overall in good vintage condition consistent with age and display use. No major tears or visible losses noted to the calligraphy panel. Not examined out of frame.
A framed Korean hanmun calligraphy work in ink on paper, dated to the Gengshen year (1980) and inscribed for the New Spring season. Executed in bold, expressive Chinese characters in the traditional Korean scholarly style, the work presents a moral and auspicious maxim promoting kindness and virtuous conduct. A dedication within the inscription references “Brother Guo” with wishes for prosperity and continued success, indicating the piece was likely created as a New Year presentation gift.The work is signed by the Korean calligrapher Ham Heung-gi , using the sobriquet Chuigao . The reverse retains an original handwritten Korean explanatory inscription, further supporting its attribution and cultural context. Presented in a later wooden frame. size: 19 x 36 in. size: 19 x 36 in.
Condition
Overall in good vintage condition consistent with age and display use. No major tears or visible losses noted to the calligraphy panel. Not examined out of frame.
