LOT 19
ONG KIM SENG
B. Singapore, 1945
Singapore River, 1982
Signed “KSeng 82” on lower left
Acquired by the previous owner in the early 1980s, from Sun Craft Art Gallery, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore
Watercolour on paper
27.5 x 37.5 cm
Private Collection, USA
RM 9,000 – RM 15,000
For a masterpiece to come alive, there has to be a special connection between the artist and the subject. In this breathtaking painting the Singapore River, Ong Kim Seng captures the depth, the contours, the shadows and the beauty that is the natural scenery of the world. It is stunning, and although simple in its execution, it shows the meticulous and methodical use of fine brush strokes and skills. This series is a very sought after subject by collectors in Singapore along with the Nepal series by the artist.