Keng Seng Choo Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Keng Seng Choo Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 18, 2026
Keng Seng Choo (b. 1945) Untitled, 2013; Untitled, 2015
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
In these works, Keng Sheng Choo presents multiple facets of village life through daily activities, highlighting a deep appreciation for nature, as well as portraying the elegance of the ladies. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991â1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), Towards Serenity, G13 Gallery (2012) and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
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Aug. 24, 2025
CHOO KENG SENG : Mother & Child, 1984
Est: RM2,500 - RM3,500
Choo Keng Seng offers a heartfelt portrayal of familial love through his signature watercolour technique. The composition, though simple, carries a quiet emotional weight, reflecting the artist’s deep interest in human subjects and everyday life. Known for his clean lines and strong yet balanced use of colour, Choo’s style is both refined and expressive. Choo has been celebrated for his contributions to Malaysian art, with a career spanning decades and accolades including the prestigious Silver Medal at the 1970 New York International Art Show. His works often blend figuration with abstraction, allowing narratives to unfold subtly through form and tone. Mother and Child stands as a touching and intimate tribute to the bond between parent and child.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 24, 2025
CHOO KENG SENG : Family Relaxing, 1984
Est: RM2,500 - RM3,500
Executed with elegance and restraint, Family Relaxing by Choo Keng Seng is a study in simplicity and harmony. The watercolour medium enhances the gentle atmosphere of the scene, as the artist depicts a family immersed in peaceful leisure. This work is a fine example of Choo’s ability to evoke emotion and familiarity through minimalist detail and masterful composition. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient for the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 12, 2025
[PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] KENG SENG CHOO (MALAYSIAN, BORN 1945)
Est: £300 - £500
[PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] KENG SENG CHOO (MALAYSIAN, BORN 1945) ORCHID 龚明金（馬來西亞，1945年生）紙本水彩胡姬花圖鏡框（兩幅）two watercolour on paper, both signed Seng Choo lower right, framed (2) 45.5cm x 27cm each; framed: 65cm x 40.7cm each Private Scottish Collection, Edinburgh蘇格蘭私人收藏，愛丁堡
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 19, 2025
KENG SENG CHOO : Rubber Tappers, 1972
Est: RM1,200 - RM2,500
Keng Seng Choo’s artistic prowess can be found with his ingenious layering of dark and light yellows in this piece of batik work. Viewers can appreciate the artist’s eye for detail and his perspective of the kampung daily life which offers serenity and peace. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated in various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient for the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 25, 2024
Keng Seng Choo (b. 1945) Joy Of Living, 1999
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
The harmony of nature is interpreted through Keng Seng Choo's lyrical expression of figures. Depicted in his signature style, the work features the side profile of a lady with a group of white coloured birds. The tranquil and magical atmosphere is rendered in a soft, earthy palette of brown and umber colours. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991-1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Feb. 04, 2024
KENG SENG CHOO : Basket Carriers, 1973
Est: RM1,000 - RM2,000
Born 1945 in Alor Setar, (Kedah), Keng Seng Choo is a Malaysian artist whose works have been showcased in numerous private and public galleries locally and outside of Malaysia. He attended the prestigious Singapore Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and graduated in 1965. In 1965 he won third prize in the Malaysian Open Art Competition.He has gone on to win many awards and accolades in a career that has spanned decades but most notably, the Silver Medal at the prestigious 1970 New York International Art Show, an achievement which have not been emulated by many artists today. While Keng Seng Choo is known for his exemplary and brilliance techniques in Batik Art. He began his career in Batik and watercolor painting. However, he later switched to oil painting which he still practices today.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
KENG SENG CHOO : Basket Carriers, 1973
Est: RM2,500 - RM3,800
Born in 1945 in Alor Setar in Kedah, Keng Seng Choo is a Malaysian artist known for his excellent and amazing techniques in the art of batik. His works have been showcased in many private and public galleries both locally and internationally. Having graduated from the prestigious Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo’s works primarily focuses around people, still life and objects, as depicted in this piece. As an artist, Keng has won many awards and accolades. One of his most notable awards include the Silver Medal at the 1970 New York International Art Show. Keng is known for his clean and smooth-like brush aesthetics of strong colours when he expressed his themes. Often, his abstract works tells a story or a narrative, in the case of these art works, a familial value.
KLAS Art Auction
Sep. 24, 2023
KENG SENG CHOO : Fishing Village, 1966
Est: RM1,500 - RM2,800
The quiet radiance and glow to Keng Seng Choo’s works is the reason why his paintings are striking and stunning. The contrast of light and dark colours, as well as texture boasts a smooth finish – a show of Keng Seng Choo’s flair for shading and eye for intricate details. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated in various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient of the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 09, 2023
CHOO Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945), Basket Carriers, 1973., Batik, 58x36
Est: $100 - $200
CHOO, Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) Basket Carriers, 1973. Signed and dated lower right. Batik 58x36
Davidson Auctions
Jun. 25, 2023
Keng Seng Choo (b. 1945) Shepherd, 2010
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Depicted in his signature style, a pair of cowherds are bathed in warm light in a rustic landscape suggestive of fond recollections of the past. A play of contrast is visible between the silhouette of the vertical figures, and the arrangement of the cattle, which gives this work a sense of rhythm and movement. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri- La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991â1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Gakkai Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 21, 2023
CHOO Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) (2), 'Rubber Plantation', signed lower right and dated '74 (57x34cm); and another, indistinctly si
Est: $100 - $200
CHOO, Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) (2) 'Rubber Plantation', signed lower right and dated '74 (57x34cm); and another, indistinctly signed and dated '71 (46x39cm) Batik (2)
Davidson Auctions
Apr. 20, 2021
KENG SENG CHOO (MALAYSIAN, B.1945) - WOMEN, BATIK.
Est: $300 - $600
Keng Seng Choo (Malaysian, b.1945) - Women, Batik. Signed. 50x74cm.
Pasarel
Apr. 20, 2021
KENG SENG CHOO (MALAYSIAN, B.1945) - WOMEN IN THE FIELD, BATIK.
Est: $300 - $600
Keng Seng Choo (Malaysian, b.1945) - Women in the Field, Batik. Signed. 48x73cm.
Pasarel
Mar. 28, 2021
KENG SENG CHOO : Mother and Child, 1984
Est: RM1,800 - RM2,500
Born in 1945 in Alor Setar in Kedah, Keng Seng Choo is a Malaysian artist known for his excellent and amazing techniques in the art of batik. His works have been showcased in many private and public galleries both locally and internationally. Having graduated from the prestigious Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo’s works primarily focuses around people, still life and objects, as depicted in this piece. As an artist, Keng has won many awards and accolades. One of his most notable awards include the Silver Medal at the 1970 New York International Art Show. Keng is known for his clean and smooth-like brush aesthetics of strong colours when he expressed his themes. Often, his abstract works tells a story or a narrative, in the case of these art works, a familial value.
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 21, 2021
Keng Seng Choo (b. Kedah, 1945) Make-up, 2010
Est: RM4,200 - RM8,000
Illustrated here two women are seen seated, making-up, enjoying each other’s company. They could be friends or sisters. One of them is trying to insert a yellow flower behind the ears of the other women. The gesture shows how close and comfortable they are in each other’s company. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991–1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), Towards Serenity, G13 Gallery (2012) and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 01, 2020
KENG SENG CHOO : Untitled, 1988
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,000
The quiet radiance and glow to Keng Seng Choo’s works is the reason why his paintings are striking and stunning. The contrast of light and dark colours, as well as texture boasts a smooth finish - a show of Keng Seng Choo’s flair for shading and eye for intricate details. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated in various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient of the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Sep. 15, 2019
CHOO, Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) & TAN, Thean Song (Malaysian b.1946) Market Scene, 1976. Signed by both artists. Batik 92x2...
Est: $300 - $600
CHOO, Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) & TAN, Thean Song (Malaysian b.1946) Market Scene, 1976. Signed by both artists. Batik 92x243cm
Davidson Auctions
Sep. 15, 2019
CHOO Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945), Women at Harvest, 1976., Batik, 120x212cm
Est: $300 - $600
CHOO, Keng Seng (Malaysian b.1945) Women at Harvest, 1976. Batik 120x212cm
Davidson Auctions
Jul. 07, 2019
KENG SENG CHOO : Mother & Child / Family Relaxing, 1984
Est: RM1,500 - RM2,200
"Born in 1945 in Alor Setar in Kedah, Keng Seng Choo is a Malaysian artist known for his excellent and amazing techniques in the art of batik. His works have been showcased in many private and public galleries both locally and internationally. Having graduated from the prestigious Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Chooês works primarily focuses around people, still life and objects. As an artist, Keng has won many awards and accolades. One of his most notable awards include the Silver Medal at the 1970 New York International Art Show. Keng is known for his clean and smooth-like brush aesthetics of strong colours when he expressed his themes. Often, his abstract works tells a story or a narrative, in the case of these art works, a familial value."
KLAS Art Auction
Feb. 24, 2019
KENG SENG CHOO : Kampung Scene, 1969
Est: RM2,000 - RM4,000
The Kampung Scene does justice to Keng Seng Chooâs reputation as an artist whose artistic prowess can be found with his ingenious layering of dark and light yellows. Viewers can appreciate the artistâs eye for detail and his perspective of the kampung life which offers serenity and peace as symbolised by the placement of the dove in the artwork. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient for the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Oct. 16, 2018
"La femme au papillon" peinture sur batik. Signé en bas à droite Keng Seng Choo et daté (19)69. Ecole malaisienne. (Petits *). Dim.:76x51cm.
Est: €400 - €600
"La femme au papillon" peinture sur batik. Signé en bas à droite Keng Seng Choo et daté (19)69. Ecole malaisienne. (Petits *). Dim.:76x51cm.
Vanderkindere
Sep. 23, 2018
KENG SENG CHOO: Mother and Child, 1984 & Family Relaxing, 1984
Est: RM2,500 - RM3,500
Born in 1945 in Alor Setar in Kedah, Keng Seng Choo is a Malaysian artist known for his excellent and amazing techniques in the art of batik. His works have been showcased in many private and public galleries both locally and internationally. Having graduated from the prestigious Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng ChooÕs works primarily focuses around people, still life and objects. As an artist, Keng has won many awards and accolades. One of his most notable awards include the Silver Medal at the 1970 New York International Art Show. Keng is known for his clean and smooth-like brush aesthetics of strong colours when he expressed his themes. Often, his abstract works tells a story or a narrative, in the case of these art works, a familial value.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 08, 2018
KENG SENG CHOO : Untitled, 1988
Est: RM2,500 - RM5,000
The quiet radiance and glow to Keng Seng Choo is one of the reasons why his paintings are striking and stunning. The contrasting of light and dark colours and texture boast a smooth finish, a show of Keng Seng ChooÕs air for shading and eye for intricate details. Born in Kedah in 1945, Keng Seng Choo was educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore. He participated various art exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore and was also the recipient for the silver medal at The New York International Art Show and the first prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition in 1988.
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 29, 2018
KENG SENG CHOO (b. 1945) GOOD HARVEST, 1970, Batik
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
Illustrated here is a trio of women in the act of harvesting rice, stylistically executed in batik medium by talented artist Keng Seng Choo. Dated 1970, this charming piece recounts the livelihood of the Malaysian rural life, which is still relevant today more than four decades later. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel In Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991–1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), Towards Serenity, G13 Gallery (2012) and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Apr. 15, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, Malaysia, 1945) Kampung Scene, 1969
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
Keng Seng Choo , Kampung Scene, 1969 Batik 73.5 x 50.8 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 15, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, Malaysia, 1945) Two Sisters, 2011
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Keng Seng Choo , Two Sisters, 2011 Oil on canvas 76.5 x 56 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Feb. 22, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (1945 - ) - Untitled (Working in the Fields) 44 x 38cm
Est: $150 - $250
Keng Seng Choo (1945 - ) Untitled (Working in the Fields) batik (AF) 44 x 38cm signed lower right
Lawsons
Jan. 28, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, Malaysia, 1945) Mother and Child, 1984
Est: RM1,000 - RM2,500
Keng Seng Choo, Mother and Child, 1984 Watercolour on paper 27 x 37 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Jan. 28, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, Malaysia, 1945) A Hot and Sunny Day, 2010
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Keng Seng Choo, A Hot and Sunny Day, 2010 Oil on canvas 75.5 x 55 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Jan. 25, 2018
Keng Seng Choo (1945 - ) - Untitled (Women at work) 44 x 38cm
Est: $400 - $600
Keng Seng Choo (1945 - ) Untitled (Women at work) batik (AF) 44 x 38cm signed lower right
Lawsons
Jul. 30, 2017
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, Malaysia, 1945) Shepherd, 2011
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Keng Seng Choo Shepherd, 2011 Oil on canvas 76 x 56 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 12, 2017
Keng Seng Choo (B. Kedah, 1945) A Hot and Sunny Day, 2010
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Keng Seng Choo A Hot and Sunny Day, 2010 Oil on canvas 75.5 x 55 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Jan. 15, 2017
KENG SENG CHOO Market Scene, 1972 Batik
Est: RM4,000 - RM9,000
KENG SENG CHOO Market Scene, 1972 Batik 47.5 x 73 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 29, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (Malaysian, born 1945) Market Scene 1972 batik
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
KENG SENG CHOO (Malaysian, born 1945) Market Scene 1972 batik signed and dated lower right: Seng Choo 72 47.5 x 73cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned directly from the artist, 1972 Private collection, Melbourne
Leonard Joel
Jun. 26, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (B. Kedah, 1945) Farmer and Cockerel, 2012
Est: RM4,500 - RM7,000
Signed and dated “Seng Choo 12” on bottom right
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 24, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (B. Kedah, 1945) 'Loving Mum'
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
Signed and dated "Seng Choo 12" on lower right
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (b. 1945) Untitled, 1970, Batik
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
One of two batik pieces by Keng Seng Choo on offer, this vertical orientation is also dated 1970, featuring a couple of women adorning conical hats perhaps in the act of fixing fishing nets. The artist relishes in depicting the romantic life of rural Malaysia in his works. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has been exhibiting his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show in 1970 and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments in 1988. Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali Scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991 – 1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), Towards Serenity, G13 Gallery (2012) and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Apr. 17, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (b. 1945) Untitled, 1970, Batik
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
Illustrated here is a trio of women in the act of harvesting rice, stylistically executed in batik medium by talented artist Keng Seng Choo. Dated 1970, this charming piece recounts the livelihood of the Malaysian rural life, which is still relevant today more than four decades later. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 1965, Keng Seng Choo has exhibited his works locally and abroad since. His works have won numerous awards including a Silver Medal at the New York International Art Show (1970) and First Prize at Pastel in Malaysia competition organised by Micasa Hotel Apartments (1988). Among the group exhibitions he participated were 10 Friends Art Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (1966), Special Art Exhibition on Bali scenery and Subjects at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (1971), the Taegu International Art Biennale (1991 – 1996), Open Show at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2001), Garis-Garis Penghayatan, Core Design Gallery (2010), Towards Serenity, G13 Gallery (2012) and Contemporary Nanyang Art Exhibition, Soka Exhibition Hall, Kuala Lumpur (2015).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jan. 31, 2016
KENG SENG CHOO (B. Kedah, 1945) 'Countryside'
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
Signed and dated "Seng Choo 10" on lower right
KLAS Art Auction
Sep. 21, 2014
Keng Seng Choo 龚明金, Rural Beauty (2012), oil on canvas
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
KENG SENG CHOO 龚明金b. Alor Setar, 1945RURAL BEAUTY, 2012Signed and dated 'SengChoo 12' (lower right)Oil on canvas90.5cm x 106cm
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers

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