Ngwe Gaing Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ngwe Gaing Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 19, 2025
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967) Blossoming Field Flowers oil on board 39 x 28.5 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.) framed dimensions: 41/5 x 52 cm (16 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCE Property of a Gentleman, White Plains LOT NOTES U Ngwe Gaing was born in Dawe, and studied under U Pho Aung, U Ba Ohn, U Ba Sein, and U Ba Nyan. He received the Ahinkar Kyaw Swar in 1953 by the Union of Myanmar, and his work in in the collections of the National Museum in Myanmar, and the Tadmadaw Museum in Yangon. Keywords: Burmese painting, Burmese art, Myanmar N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Sep. 25, 2024
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Untitled
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Untitled 1963 signed and dated Ngwe Gaing 63 (lower left) oil on board 59 x 61.5 cm (23 1/4 x 24 1/4 in)
Bonhams
May. 29, 2024
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) Into the Village oil on board 49.5 x 62.5 cm. (19
Est: $180,000 - $280,000
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) Into the Village oil on board 49.5 x 62.5 cm. (19 1⁄2 x 24 5⁄8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 29, 2023
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) - Maungmagan Beach
Est: $220,000 - $350,000
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) Maungmagan Beach oil on board 51 x 61 cm. (20 1⁄8 x 24 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2023
U Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967)
Est: £500 - £800
U Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967) 'Shwei Dagon' Watercolour on paper, signed, framed and glazed 38 x 26.5cm. Provenance: East Sussex private collection. 伍巍芥仰光大金寺水彩畫，玻璃鏡框來源：英國薩塞克斯東部私人收藏。
Roseberys
May. 29, 2023
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) The Lighted Festival oil on board 57.1 x 68.5 cm.
Est: $220,000 - $350,000
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) The Lighted Festival oil on board 57.1 x 68.5 cm. (22 1/2 x 27 in.)
Christie's
Jan. 17, 2023
U Ngwe Gaing (BURMESE, 1901–1967) oil on canvas, portrait of lady, signed lower left, 28 x 21-1/2 inches
Est: $600 - $800
U Ngwe Gaing (BURMESE, 1901–1967) oil on canvas, portrait of lady, signed lower left, 28 x 21-1/2 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Sep. 27, 2022
Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967), Portrait of a woman wearing a white hat, watercolour on paper, 38 x 27cm
Est: £700 - £1,000
Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967) Portrait of a woman wearing a white hat watercolour on paper signed
Gorringes
Jun. 30, 2021
U Ngwe Gaing ငွေကိုင် (1901-1967) Portrait of a young girl from a tribe Mixed media, watercolour on paper with pastel or most probably white chalk Signed to the lower left Dimensions (the sole watercolour as visible within the frame): 33,
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
U Ngwe Gaing ငွေကိုင် (1901-1967) Portrait of a young girl from a tribe Mixed media, watercolour on paper with pastel or most probably white chalk Signed to the lower left Dimensions (the sole watercolour as visible within the frame): 33,5 x 23,5 cm Notes: An ethnical subject, possibly from a Burmese tribe. Ngwe Gaing was a Burmese artist who worked in both oil and watercolor. Following the death of his teacher Ba Nyan, he was recognized as the greatest living painter in Myanmar. According to the artist Min Naing, he excelled in his choice of poster subjects and settings. U Ngwe Gaing ငွေကိုင် (1901-1967) Chân dung thiếu nữ bộ lạc
Adam's
Nov. 18, 2020
Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967)
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967), A view on Buddhist temples in a Burmese valley, signed 'Ngwe Gaing' (lower left) Executed circa 1950, oil on board, 28x53 cm, Provenance: -Private collection, the Netherlands. Please compare this painting to the oil painting 'Scene from the town' (c.1950), sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, 25 November 2018, lot 366 with a comparable landscape. Ngwe Gaing (1901–1967), an artist of Burmese Chinese ancestry, worked both in oils and watercolour. After the death of his teacher Ba Nyan, he was recognized as the greatest living painter in Myanmar. He had a great influence on the next generation of artists, and his works are now highly sought after.
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Mar. 22, 2020
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967)
Est: $600 - $800
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967) View of a River with People Boating, watercolor on paper 26 x 39.5 cm (10 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.) [sight] signed lower left
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 22, 2020
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
U NGWE GAING (BURMESE 1901-1967) Blossoming Field Flowers, oil on board 39 x 28.5 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.) signed lower left
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jan. 25, 2020
Ngwe Gaing 3of4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Woman Costum
Est: $1,500 - $7,500
Ngwe Gaing 3of4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Woman with Costume. Signed bottom right. Displays toning and foxing, sheet is adhered to mat on all sides and is slightly rippled, frame displays minor wear, artwork needs to be hammered into frame properly. Sheet measures 12.5 X 9.75 inches. Frame measures 23.5 X 20 inches. Weighs less than 5 lbs. Shipping cost not included. HFA VX.1 TOSS
Hess Fine Art
Jan. 25, 2020
Ngwe Gaing 4of4 Painting Burma Burmese Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Woman Grinding Patty
Est: $1,500 - $7,500
Ngwe Gaing 4of4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor . Unsigned. Displays toning and foxing, sheet is adhered to mat on all sides and is slightly rippled, unframed. Sheet measures 15x11 inches. Mat measures 23.5 X 20 inches. Weighs less than 1 lb. Shipping cost not included. HFA VX.1 TOSS
Hess Fine Art
Jan. 25, 2020
Ngwe Gaing 1of 4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Woman Carrying Water
Est: $1,500 - $7,500
Ngwe Gaing 1of 4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Woman Carrying Water. Signed bottom left. Displays toning and foxing, sheet is adhered to mat on all sides and is slightly rippled, painting is not attached to frame and will need to be hammered in properly. Sheet measures 15x11 inches. Frame measures 22.5 X 18 inches. Weighs approximately 5 lbs. Shipping cost not included. HFA VX.1 TOSS
Hess Fine Art
Jan. 25, 2020
Ngwe Gaing 2of4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Worship Before Alter
Est: $1,500 - $7,500
Ngwe Gaing 2of4 Paintings Vintage Burma Burmese WC Watercolor Rangoon School South Pacific Worship Before Alter. Signed bottom right. Displays mild toning and foxing, sheet is adhered to mat on all sides and is slightly rippled, painting is not attached to frame and will need to be hammered in properly. Sheet measures 16.25x13 inches. Frame measures 24.25 X 21 inches. Weighs approximately 5 lbs. Shipping cost not included. Fits box size 30x24x5, 22 lbs, this weight is dimensional. HFA VX.1 TOSS
Hess Fine Art
Nov. 24, 2019
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) Flowers oil on plywood 56 x 31.5 cm. (22 x 12 3/8 in.)
Est: $200,000 - $280,000
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) Flowers signed ‘NgWE GAINg’ (lower right) oil on plywood 56 x 31.5 cm. (22 x 12 3/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2019
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) In the Market oil on canvas 58.5 x 44 cm. (23 x 17 3/8 in.)
Est: $200,000 - $280,000
U NGWE GAING (1901-1967) In the Market signed and dated ‘Ngwe Gaing 52’ (lower left) oil on canvas 58.5 x 44 cm. (23 x 17 3/8 in.) Painted in 1952
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2019
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967) Portrait of a Burmese woman wearing an elaborate necklace 15.5 x 12.25in.
Est: £800 - £1,200
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967) watercolour Portrait of a Burmese woman wearing an elaborate necklace signed 15.5 x 12.25in.
Gorringes
Oct. 01, 2019
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967) Riverside village 12 x 15in.
Est: £600 - £800
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese 1901-1967) watercolour Riverside village signed 12 x 15in.
Gorringes
May. 26, 2019
U NGWE GAING (BURMA, 1901-1967) Port Scene oil on board 39.5 x 49.5 cm. (15 1/2 x 19 ½ in.)
Est: $220,000 - $280,000
U NGWE GAING (BURMA, 1901-1967) Port Scene signed 'Ngwe Gaing' (lower left) oil on board 39.5 x 49.5 cm. (15 1/2 x 19 ½ in.)
Christie's
May. 27, 2018
U NGWE GAING (BURMA, 1901-1967) - Flowers With Burmese Hintha
Est: $250,000 - $400,000
U NGWE GAING (BURMA, 1901-1967) Flowers With Burmese Hintha oil on board 44 x 59 cm. (17 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.)
Christie's
Jun. 10, 2017
Ngwe Gaing, "Burmese Village II", Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967), "Untitled (Burmese Village II)", watercolor on paper, signed to lower right. Figural painting depicting Burmese village scene with figures walking along raised wooden pathway, with label to verso. Framed approximately 21.125" x 25.25". Sight approximately 12.5" x 15". Provenance: From the Estate of Liz Howell Bloodworth, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 10, 2017
Ngwe Gaing, "Burmese Village I", Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967), "Untitled (Burmese Village I)", watercolor on paper, signed to lower right. Figural painting depicting Burmese village scene with woman seated on porch watching children play nearby, with label to verso. Framed approximately 21.125" x 25.25". Sight approximately 12.5" x 15". Provenance: From the Estate of Liz Howell Bloodworth, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
May. 03, 2017
Circle of Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967) Burmese. A Young Burmese Girl, Oil on Canvas, Indistinctly Signed, 14" x 11".
Est: £100 - £150
Circle of Ngwe Gaing (1901-1967) Burmese. A Young Burmese Girl, Oil on Canvas, Indistinctly Signed, 14" x 11".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 23, 2014
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) The Shwedagon Pa
Est: -
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) The Shwedagon Pagoda
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2014
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Burmese Dancer
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U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Burmese Dancer
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2014
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Burmese Lady
Est: -
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Burmese Lady
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2014
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Two Studies of B
Est: -
U Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901-1967) Two Studies of Burmese Women
Bonhams
Oct. 30, 2014
NGWE GAING (1901-1967). Burma, 20. Jh. 40x32,5
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
NGWE GAING (1901-1967). Burma, 20. Jh. 40x32,5 cm. Drei Aquarelle auf Papier. a) Tempelbezirk mit Shwedagon-Pagode. b) Tänzerin. c) Betende Frauen in einem Tempel. Stimmungsvolle Szenen in warmem Kolorit. Unter Glas gerahmt. (3) Old Swiss private collection THREE WATER COLOURS BY NGWE GAING (1901-1967). Burma, 20th c. 40x32.5 cm. Framed under glass.
Koller Auctions