LOT 36
CHUAH THEAN TENG, DATO
B. China, 1914 – 2008
Boys, 1986
Batik
90 x 87 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Teng” on lower right. Illustrated on page 38 of the Echoes of The Past Exhibition in KLAS Mini Coffeetable book for the exhibition held from November 30, 2021 till January 3, 2022
RM 45,000 – 90,000
An iconic piece by Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, this ‘Boys’ painting showcases one of Teng’s favourite motifs – the sphere. The womb-like sphere is used to compact the image, making it more intimate and endearing. Within the circular shape is a group of boys, dressed in the same style of shorts and shirts are engrossed in some activity. Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng is the world-acknowledged Father of Batik Painting, especially after his break- through exhibition in 1955. He is undisputedly a recognised artist internationally after his successful first exhibition abroad at the Commonwealth Institute in England in 1959.