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      • Choo Keng Kwang (b. Singapore, 1931 - 2019) Floating, 1968sold
        Jul. 17, 2022

        Choo Keng Kwang (b. Singapore, 1931 - 2019) Floating, 1968

        Est: MYR25,000 - MYR45,000

        On land or water, the conditions of living and making a living are worlds apart. While exposed to the same weather conditions, the terrain and modes of transport are different though certain vessels are amphibious. But there is a romance over the floating world, with boats now thankfully propeller driven instead of the manual oar, that affords mobility and trading opportunities. For some, the boats are both a mobile home and an office. Choo Keng Kwang likes to envelope his floating world in greenish hues, to set a late-day mood and to exert a kind of Turner atmospheric treatment. In many parts of Southeast Asia, people live like water gypsies in floating villages of huts built on stilts, while others just ply their wares on their boats circumventing the congested roads. After taking afternoon classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) while studying at the Catholic High School, he served as principal of Sin Hua School and taught at NAFA before retiring as head of Art Education in 1986. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 1976 and Long Service Award in 1986. He won 1st Prize in the Asia-Africa Art Around The World competition and the 1983 National Day award, and was invited to take part in the Sultan of Brunei’s 47th birthday art exhibition in July 1993. His collectors include former China Chairman Mao Zedong, former Egypt president Anwar Sadat, former Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong, and moon-landing astronaut Neil Armstrong.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Choo Keng Kwangsold
        Jun. 19, 2021

        Choo Keng Kwang

        Est: $10,000 - $20,000

        (Singapore, 1931 - 2019 ) Large and exceptional oil on canvas of doves in cherry blossom signed at the canvas and on verso with date of July 1982. Very good, well cared for condition. W47 1/2" H32" (without frame) The current owner spent a great deal of her time collecting around the world but most of her time was spent buying around Washington, DC in the 1970 and 80s.

        Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Chinatown - Smith Street oil on canvas 71 x 97sold
        Dec. 03, 2020

        CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Chinatown - Smith Street oil on canvas 71 x 97

        Est: HKD40,000 - HKD60,000

        CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Chinatown - Smith Street oil on canvas 71 x 97 cm. (28 x 35 7/8 in.)

        Christie's
      • Keng Kwang Choo (1931-) 'Asian women', unsigned, canvas. 60 x 73 cm. Verso: signed and dated '72 on a seperate piece of canvas (attached on stretcher).sold
        Jun. 05, 2019

        Keng Kwang Choo (1931-) 'Asian women', unsigned, canvas. 60 x 73 cm. Verso: signed and dated '72 on a seperate piece of canvas (attached on stretcher).

        Est: €400 - €600

        Keng Kwang Choo (1931-) 'Asian women', unsigned, canvas. 60 x 73 cm. Verso: signed and dated '72 on a seperate piece of canvas (attached on stretcher).

        Zeeuws Veilinghuis
      • Choo Keng Kwang (b. 1931) Floating, 1968sold
        Mar. 24, 2019

        Choo Keng Kwang (b. 1931) Floating, 1968

        Est: MYR30,000 - MYR50,000

        On land or water, the conditions of living and making a living are worlds apart. While exposed to the same weather conditions, the terrain and modes of transport are different though certain vessels are amphibious. But there is a romance over the floating world, with boats now thankfully propeller-driven instead of the manual oar, that afford mobility and trading opportunities. For some, the boats are both a mobile home and an office. Choo Keng Kwang likes to envelope his floating world in greenish hues, to set a late-day mood and also to exert a kind of Turner atmospheric treatment. In many parts of Southeast Asia, people live like water gypsies in floating villages of hutments built on stilts, while others just ply their wares on their boats circumventing the oft congested roads. Artist and educationist, Choo Keng Kwang is the Grand Old Man of Singapore Art. Turning 88 in June, Choo suffers from deteriorating eyesight. After taking afternoon classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) while studying at the Catholic High School, he served as principal of Sin Hua School and taught at NAFA before retiring as head of Art Education in 1986. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 1976 and Long Service Award in 1986. He won 1st Price in the Asia-Africa Art Around The World competition and the 1983 National Day award, and was invited to take part in the Sultan of Brunei’s 47th birthday art exhibition in July 1993. His collectors include former China Chairman Mao Zedong, former Egypt president Anwar Sadat, former Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong, and moon-landing astronaut Neil Armstrong. 70 x 95cm

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Three Cockatoos, 1982sold
        Jan. 28, 2018

        Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Three Cockatoos, 1982

        Est: MYR38,000 - MYR70,000

        Choo Keng Kwang, Three Cockatoos, 1982, Oil on masonite board 80 x 122 cm

        KLAS Art Auction
      • Batik Indonesia Forest Scene by Choo Keng Kwangsold
        Sep. 05, 2017

        Batik Indonesia Forest Scene by Choo Keng Kwang

        Est: £1,000 - £1,400

        Late 20th century AD. A vibrant painting on hand-dyed batik fabric depicting a girl and two youths gathering fruit from the trees; held in contemporary glazed frame with an engraved metal tag reading 'CHOO KENG KWANG'; the reverse of the panel with stamp for 'MERLIN FRAME MAKER SINGAPORE'. See Choo, Keng Kwang, The Selected Works of Choo Keng Kwang, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2002 for many examples of his works. 4.8 kg, frame 55x85cm, print 46x72cm (21 1/2 x 33 1/2"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK; acquired from a Singapore collector when living in Singapore. Choo Keng Kwang (born 3 June 1931) is a renowned first generation Singapore artist, famous for his scenes of Indonesia and he has many commissions to his credit including from the Singapore Government for use as state gifts to such as President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of China and many others; using his method of preparing dyed fabric with the batik technique of wax and tying, he produces canvases that he then paints upon providing a distinctive style and vibrancy; a copy of an interview with the artist, at the age of 84 years and published in The Epoch Times issue for 19 June-2 July 2015 is included.

        TimeLine Auctions
      • Batik Indonesia Beach Scene by Choo Keng Kwangsold
        Sep. 05, 2017

        Batik Indonesia Beach Scene by Choo Keng Kwang

        Est: £1,000 - £1,400

        Dated 1971 AD. A vibrant painting on hand-dyed batik fabric depicting a man and woman, seated on a beach at the base of a palm tree, the man drinking from a coconut; held in contemporary frame with board backing to support the fabric with an engraved metal tag reading 'CHOO KENG KWANG' with date below. See Choo, Keng Kwang, The Selected Works of Choo Keng Kwang, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2002 for many examples of his works. 3.6 kg, frame 85x60cm, fabric 75x50cm (33 1/2 x 19 3/4"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK; acquired from a Singapore collector when living in Singapore. Choo Keng Kwang (born 3 June 1931) is a renowned first generation Singapore artist, famous for his scenes of Indonesia and he has many commissions to his credit including from the Singapore Government for use as state gifts to such as President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of China and many others; using his method of preparing dyed fabric with the batik technique of wax and tying, he produces canvases that he then paints upon providing a distinctive style and vibrancy; a copy of an interview with the artist, at the age of 84 years and published in The Epoch Times issue for 19 June-2 July 2015 is included.

        TimeLine Auctions
      • Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Singapore Skyline, 1976sold
        Jul. 30, 2017

        Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Singapore Skyline, 1976

        Est: MYR30,000 - MYR55,000

        Choo Keng Kwang Singapore Skyline, 1976 Oil on canvas 54 x 90 cm

        KLAS Art Auction
      • Toegeschreven aan Choo Keng Kwang (1931-)sold
        Nov. 12, 2013

        Toegeschreven aan Choo Keng Kwang (1931-)

        Est: €600 - €800

        Toegeschreven aan Choo Keng Kwang (1931-) Hanengevecht. Gesigneerd en gedateerd '67 r.o. Doek 54 x 72,5 cm.

        Vendu Rotterdam
      • Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean 1931-) Malay Villagesold
        Dec. 14, 2008

        Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean 1931-) Malay Village

        Est: AUD1,500 - AUD2,500

        Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean 1931-) Malay Village Pulau Tukong off Changi 1974 oil on canvas signed 'K. Kwang' lower right 69.5 x 95 cm

        Leonard Joel
      • Painting, Choo Keng Kwang, Singaporeansold
        Dec. 07, 2008

        Painting, Choo Keng Kwang, Singaporean

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Framed oil on canvas, ''Net Fishing - Singapore River,'' by Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b.1931), signed lower right, sight: 27''h x 44.5''w, overall: 34''h x 52''w....

        Clars Auction Gallery
      • Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean born 1931) China Townsold
        Nov. 23, 2008

        Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean born 1931) China Town

        Est: AUD1,000 - AUD1,500

        Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean born 1931) China Town Smith Street 1976 oil on canvas signed indistictly lower right 69 x 95cm Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne

        Leonard Joel
      • Painting, Choo Keng Kwang, Singaporean Framed oilsold
        Nov. 09, 2008

        Painting, Choo Keng Kwang, Singaporean Framed oil

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        Painting, Choo Keng Kwang, Singaporean Framed oil on canvas, ''Net Fishing - Singapore River,'' by Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b.1931), signed lower right, sight: 27''h x 44.5''w, overall: 34''h x 52''w....

        Clars Auctions
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        Oct. 03, 1999

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,770 - $2,950

        Sunday market signed and dated "K. Kwang 66" (lower right) oil on board 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76 cm.).

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        Mar. 28, 1999

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,728 - $2,880

        Morning catch signed and dated "K. Kwang 66" (lower right) oil on board 24 x 32 in. (61 x 81 cm.).

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        Oct. 04, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $6,600 - $8,800

        Doves signed "K Kwang" (lower right); signed again and dated on the reverse "1981" oil on canvas 28 x 46 in. (71 x 117 cm).

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        Oct. 04, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $4,400 - $6,600

        Pigeon signed and dated "K Kwang, 95" (lower right) oil on canvas 49 x 32 in. (124 x 81 cm) EXHIBITION Singapore, Istana Singapore, Choo Keng Kwang-An Artistic Path of his own, 1995, pl.12.

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        May. 18, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,650 - $2,750

        Floating Market signed and dated "K.KWANG 64" (lower right) oil on canvas 55.5 x 73 cm.

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        May. 18, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,650 - $2,750

        Planting Padi signed and dated "K. Kwang 66" (lower right) oil on board 60.5 x 70 cm.

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        May. 18, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,650 - $2,750

        Dawn at Sarawak signed and dated "K. Kwang Ch. 67" (lower right) and inscribed with title on a label on the reverse oil on board 61 x 81 cm.

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        May. 18, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $1,650 - $2,200

        Singapore River signed "K. Kwang" (lower right), and signed again and dated on the reverse "1975" oil on canvas 71 x 96.5 cm.

        Christie's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-, Singaporean)sold
        Mar. 10, 1998

        CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-, Singaporean)

        Est: -

        Pigeons 70, s. s.i.verso Oil Painting (46x28in).

        Sotheby's
      • CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)sold
        Sep. 28, 1997

        CHOO KENG KWANG (b. Singapore 1931)

        Est: $4,400 - $5,500

        Singapore River signed and dated "K. Kwang 66" (lower right) and inscribed with title on a label on the reverse oil on board 61 x 81 cm.

        Christie's
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