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Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

$18,000

£13,766.84

€15,754.79

CA$25,618.94

A$27,737.85

CHF 14,746.94

MX$334,537.56

NOK 185,451.04

SEK 172,893.18

DKK 117,668.30

About the Item

A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent households and were used widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a historical charm with a folky flair but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens. Chung/Kim. For a similar ten-fold screen of the period in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, accession number 2005.385. Another screen in the collection of MFA Boston, accession number 2009.3989.

Dimensions:

Height: 72.25 in (183.52 cm)Width: 105 in (266.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brocade,Paper,Silk,Wood

Place of Origin:

Korea

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with minor age wear and expected patina that is consistent with age and material. Small hanging eyelids taken off from the back.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU945037121502

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