A Korean Framed Calligraphy by Ham Heung-gi, “Water Can Carry a Boat and Overturn It
Updated September 4, 2026
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0030 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Opening bid | $500 |
| Category | Vehicles & Automotive |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
A framed Korean hanmun calligraphy work in ink on paper by Ham Heung-gi signed with the sobriquet Chuigao . The bold inscription prominently features the classical maxim:“Water can carry a boat,
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