Two Rare Buddhist Treasures Fail to Sell at High-profile Auction

SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — High-profile auctions of two ancient Buddhist treasures in Seoul on Wednesday failed to attract any bidders. The auctions of Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha and Gilt-bronze Standing Bodhisattva, both owned by Kansong Art Museum, were held at the K Auction headquarters in southern Seoul. Bidding began at 1.5 billion won (US$1.23 [...]