Bak Koi Tay Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1939 - d. 2005

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Dec. 02, 2023
Bak Koi, Tay: Zwei Frauen am Fluss
Est: €600 - €800
Zwei Frauen am Fluss -- Aquarell auf Velin, auf Unterlagekarton kaschiert. -- 30,5 x 30,4 cm. -- Links mittig mit Pinsel in Dunkelblau signiert "Bak Koi" (ligiert). -- -- Der südostasische Künstler ist bekannt für seine Darstellungen von Fischerdörfern, Kampongszenen und Büffeln. Seine Arbeiten waren vertreten in zahlreichen Ausstellungen u.a. in Singapur, Malaysia, Hongkong, Japan, Australien, den USA und in Deutschland. Stilistisch changieren seine Bildmotive zwischen Realismus und Phantasie, technisch arbeitete er vor allem mit Öl- und Aquarellfarben. -- -- - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. -- - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Galerie Bassenge
Nov. 05, 2023
TAY BAK KOI | My Village
Est: S$1,500 - S$3,000
30 x 30 cm ; 55.5 x 54.5 cm ( with frame ) watercolour on paper signed lower right 鄭木奎《我的村子》水彩纸本款识：Bak Koi（右下） This lot is located in Indonesia
33 Auction
Nov. 05, 2023
TAY BAK KOI | Still Life
Est: S$5,000 - S$7,000
52.8 x 74 cm ; 78.5 x 99.5 cm (with frame) watercolour and gouache on paper, framed signed and dated '65 lower right 鄭木奎《静物》 1965年作水彩水粉纸本镜框款识：Bak Koi '65（右下） This lot is located in Singapore
33 Auction
Nov. 05, 2023
TAY BAK KOI | Sunset Buffaloes
Est: S$30,000 - S$45,000
119.5 x 120 cm ; 151.5 x 152 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed and dated '96 lower middle 鄭木奎《日落水牛》1996年作油彩画布款识：Bak Koi 96（中下） This lot is located in Singapore
33 Auction
Oct. 01, 2023
Tay Bak Koi (b. 1939 - 2005) Untitled
Est: RM35,000 - RM55,000
A herd of buffaloes in Tay Bak Koi's inimitable style of the animals shaped like Minangkabau roofs are painted expressively with a cowherd resting on the side. The topography is punctuated by the curved horns like little sickels. The sharp-angled hump forms with thinly etched outlines and the play of colours in warm hues enhance the beauty of this piece. Chia Wai Hon wrote on his buffaloes: "â¦ tightly stylised creature with a massive body supported on two pairs of inverted V-shaped legs, a small head and a sharp humpâ¦" Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) from 1957 to 1960, under the tutelage of pioneer artists including Georgette Chen and Cheong Soo Pieng, painted in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, titled In Harmony With Nature. Recently, Reverie: Tay Bak Koi exhibition was held at NAFA Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2 from 19 August to 3 September, 2023.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jun. 17, 2023
Tay Bak Koi
Est: €700 - €1,400
Tay Bak Koi 1939 Singapur - 2003 Singapur - Fischer bei Sonnenaufgang - Gouache/Papier. 30 x 30 cm (Passepartoutausschnitt). Sign. r. u.: Bak Koi. Passepartout. Unter Glas gerahmt. Indonesia, Singapore
Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Apr. 02, 2023
BAK KOI TAY (1939-2005) DRAWING - WATERCOLOR "CHARACTERS IN THE FOREST"
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Bak Koi TAY (1939-2005) drawing - watercolor "characters in the forest" - Weight: 2.20 kg - Shipping available - Sizes: HC h 280 mm L 290 mm - At first glance: excellent condition - Author / artist: Bak Koi TAY
Goldfield Auction
Mar. 19, 2023
Tay Bak Koi (b. 1939 - 2005) Untitled, 1999
Est: RM68,000 - RM100,000
A herd of buffaloes in Tay Bak Koi's inimitable style of the animals shaped like Minangkabau roofs provides a welcome distraction in this work with two cowherds resting on the side. The topography is punctuated by the white curved horns like little sickels. The sharp-angled hump forms with thinly etched outlines and the play of colours are as bright as the warm hues enhance the beauty of this piece. Chia Wai Hon wrote on his buffaloes:"â¦ tightly stylised creature with a massive body supported on two pairs of inverted V-shaped legs, a small head and a sharp humpâ¦" Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957-1960, painted in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, In Harmony With Nature.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Dec. 04, 2022
TAY BAK KOI | Man and Buffaloes
Est: SGD6,000 - SGD8,000
49 x 63.3 cm ; 78 x 92 cm ( with frame ) oil on canvas signed lower left 鄭木奎《人和水牛》约1980年代作油彩画布款识：Bak Koi（左下） Bid online at https://auctions.33auction.com/lots/view/1-6R6GQO/tay-bak-koi-man-and-buffaloes
33 Auction
Dec. 04, 2022
TAY BAK KOI | Market Scene
Est: SGD12,000 - SGD18,000
60.5 x 90 cm; 77 x 107 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed painted circa 1950s Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Goh Beng Kwan; Acquired from the above by the present owner 鄭木奎《市集现场》1950年代作油彩画布画框出处：吴珉权直接购自艺术家本人；现藏家购自上述 Bid online at https://auctions.33auction.com/lots/view/1-6R6GQM/tay-bak-koi-market-scene
33 Auction
Nov. 06, 2022
Tay Bak Koi (b. Singapore, 1939 - 2005) Kampong Houses On The River, 1974; Untitled
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
On offer here are a set of ink and gouache works illustrating a peaceful setting, painted in the style of Chinese ink painting, reinterpreted using a new medium. The essential forms distilled into abstract shapes encapsulates the dream-like ambience of the river scene. Kampong Houses On The River depicts a serene village view with a few beautifully rested boats placed in the foreground, which gives a feeling of depth and space. Another piece depicts two figures enjoying each other's company under a majestic tree, looking out into the expansive riverscape. Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957-1960, painted in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, In Harmony With Nature.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Sep. 18, 2022
TAY BAK KOI | Untitled (Landscape)
Est: SGD3,000 - SGD4,000
45 x 30 cm ; 64 x 47 cm (with frame) mixed media on paper, framed signed lower left Provenance: Acquired from Eagle Eye's Art Gallery, Singapore; Private collection, Singapore 鄭木奎《无题（风景）》综合媒材纸本画框款识：Bak Koi 木奎（左下）出处：购自于新加坡EAGLE EYE'S画廊；新加坡私人收藏 Bid online at https://auctions.33auction.com/lots/view/1-6EP6VP
33 Auction
Aug. 21, 2022
TAY BAK KOI | Untitled
Est: IDR60,000,000 - IDR80,000,000
69 x 90 cm; 93.9 x 111.8 cm (with frame) watercolour on paper signed middle left 鄭木奎《无标题》水彩纸本款识：Bak Koi（左中）
33 Auction
Jul. 17, 2022
Tay Bak Koi (b. Singapore, 1939 – 2005) Untitled, 1999
Est: RM70,000 - RM120,000
A herd of buffaloes in Tay Bak Koi’s inimitable style of the animals shaped like Minangkabau roofs provides a welcome distraction in this work with two cowherds watching over them. The topography is punctuated by the white curved horns like little sickels. The sharp-angled hump forms with thinly etched outlines and the play of colours are reminiscent of the cretaceous sandstone-and-siltstone rainbow mountains of China at the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Earlier works of buffaloes were limited to mostly green and blue. Chia Wai Hon wrote on his buffaloes: “… tightly stylised creature with a massive body supported on two pairs of inverted V-shaped legs, a small head and a sharp hump…” Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957-1960, worked in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo show for him, In Harmony With Nature.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (b. Singapore, 1939 - d. 2005) Untitled
Est: RM70,000 - RM120,000
A herd of buffaloes in Tay Bak Koi’s inimitable style of the animals shaped like Minangkabau roofs provides a welcome distraction in this work with two cowherds resting on the side. The topography is punctuated by the white curved horns like little sickels. The sharp-angled hump forms with thinly etched outlines and the play of colours are as bright as the warm hues enhance the beauty of this piece. Chia Wai Hon wrote on his buffaloes: “… tightly stylised creature with a massive body supported on two pairs of inverted V-shaped legs, a small head and a sharp hump…” Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1957-1960, worked in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, In Harmony With Nature.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Nov. 27, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (1939-2003) Spring Pasture
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
Tay Bak Koi (1939-2003) Spring Pasture 1996 signed and dated 96 oil on canvas 98 by 70 cm. 38 5/8 by 27 4/8 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 27, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (1939-2003) Singapore River
Est: $100,000 - $120,000
Tay Bak Koi (1939-2003) Singapore River circa 1970s signed oil on canvas 101 by 103.5 cm. 39 6/8 by 40 6/8 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 05, 2021
TAY BAK KOI (SINGAPOREAN 1939-2005) UNTITLED
Est: £400 - £600
TAY BAK KOI (SINGAPOREAN 1939-2005) UNTITLED 鄭木奎無題紙本設色鏡框 mixed media on paper, framed, signed 'Bak Koi' lower-middle right (59.5cm x 59.5cm) Qty: (1) Provenance: Private Scottish collection, by repute acquired from Singapore in the early 1980s Footnote: Note: A second-generation Singaporean artist, Tay Bak Koi is well known for paintings with Southeast Asian themes, this includes the portrayals of fishing villages, kampong scenes and buffalo. Over and beyond the quintessential realistic depiction of Southeast Asian lives, his distinctive style combined a mixture of realism and fantasy to create truly unique works of art. Predominantly using oil paint, watercolour was another favoured medium for Tay. In the example presented here, Tay employs watercolour as the base, oil, gouache or other mediums to detail the landscape, achieving a sense of tranquillity and modernity.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 24, 2021
TAY Bak Koi (Singapore 1939-2003), Two Figures by a River, W/Clr & Gouache, 22x25cm
Est: $600 - $1,000
TAY, Bak Koi (Singapore 1939-2003) Two Figures by a River Signed lower right. W/Clr & Gouache 22x25cm
Davidson Auctions
Oct. 18, 2021
TAY BAK KOI (Singaporean, 1939–2005) Harvest oil on canvas on masonite
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
TAY BAK KOI (Singaporean, 1939–2005) Harvest oil on canvas on masonite Signed lower right. Raya gallery label to verso. 22.5 x 29cm
Leonard Joel
Sep. 14, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (Singaporean, 1939-2005) 'Under the Shade'
Est: £800 - £1,200
Tay Bak Koi (Singaporean, 1939-2005) 'Under the Shade' signed 'Bak Koi' (centre left), inscribed with title (next to gallery stamp within frame) watercolour and gouache 66.4 x 66cm (26 1/8 x 26in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 22, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (b. Singapore, 1939 - d. 2005) Fishing Village, 1966
Est: RM5,500 - RM9,500
On offer here is an ink and gouache on paper which illustrate a peaceful setting of fishing village. It is a serene village view with a few beautifully rested boats parked on the side and some figures are seen riding their boats to commute. This piece is an example of simplicity at its best. Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in 1957-1960, worked in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, In Harmony With Nature. Bak Koi’s works are in the collection of the National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Hilton and Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Rashed al-Kalifa.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 28, 2021
TAY BAK KOI : Village in the Hills, 1970's
Est: RM7,000 - RM15,000
Tay’s paintings are adorned with neutral colours, complemented by complexity and richness both in texture and form, which far surpass those of his earlier paintings. His works embody a dreamlike quality, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, emitting a sense of tranquillity, and even timelessness. As portrayed in this gouache on paper piece, there’s a 69 sense of tranquility that surrounds this work. This circular artwork is something one dreams of, depicting a small village set among nature, with undulating hills as its backdrop and a small river is seen near the village, with a raft docked at the bank.
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 21, 2021
Tay Bak Koi (b. Singapore, 1939 - d. 2005) Untitled, 1996
Est: RM70,000 - RM100,000
This must be one of the best executed of Tay Bak Koi’s inimitable buffalo pictures to come into the market. Instead of the usual bright colours, a tawny brown veneer permeates with the lie of land and natural protrusions forming a geometric play with the animals’ hump backs. The Singapore critic Chia Wai Hon praised Bak Koi’s buffaloes as “… tightly stylized creature with a massive body supported on two pairs of inverted V-shaped legs, a small head and a sharp hump…” Singapore’s pioneer gallerist Della Butcher wrote: “Tay Bak Koi’s paintings are unmistakable. He combines fantasy and reality with such skill that his work has an appeal which is a mixture of colour, blending fine draftsmanship (sic, draughtsmanship) and impressionist mystery, a unique combination.” Tay Bak Koi, who studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in 1957-60, worked in the Nanyang Style. The son of a seafood wholesaler, he had his first solo of 40 works at the Singapore National Library in 1964. In October 1996, The Art Gallery Penang hosted a solo for him, In Harmony With Nature. Bak Koi’s works are in the collection of the National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Hilton and Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Rashed al-Kalifa.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers