Lot 41 | 18 August 2024

 

 

LOT 41

BASOEKI ABDULLAH

B. Indonesia, 1915 – 1993

Nude Portrait with Roses, 1987

Oil on canvas

130 x 90 cm

Private Collection, Indonesia

Signed “Basoeki” and dated 27-11-87 on lower right

RM 45,000 – 70,000

Basoeki Abdullah was a renowned Indonesian painter celebrated for his realistic style. Trained in The Hague, Netherlands, his works often depicted beautiful women and prominent figures. Known as the “Painter of the Palace,” he created official portraits for Indonesian presidents. His paintings are prized for their technical mastery and romantic portrayal of subjects.