Seoul Auction is holding its 191st art auction on April 28th at its Gangnam Center, featuring 141 works of modern, contemporary, and antique art with a combined low estimate of approximately 8.8 billion won. The highlight is Nam June Paik's 1997 video portrait installation 'Helen Kim,' estimated between 150-300 million won, alongside significant works by Lee Bae, Lee Ufan, Yoo Youngkuk, and Chang Ucchin.
The sale is a notable event in the Korean art market, showcasing high-value works by major Korean modern and contemporary masters. The auction of Paik's portrait of pioneering educator Helen Kim underscores the enduring market demand for historically significant works by foundational video artists, while the inclusion of other blue-chip Korean artists indicates robust collector interest in the region's art heritage.