Lot 58 | 23 March 2025

 

 

LOT 58

CHUAH THEAN TENG, DATO

B. China, 1914 – 2008

Mother and Child, 1960’s

Batik

55 x 43.8 cm

Private Collection, United Kingdom

Signed “Teng” on lower right. Provenance: Yahong Gallery, Penang 1970

RM 38,000 – 70,000

Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng is a renowned Malaysian artist, known for his striking batik paintings. His “Mother and Child” series is one of his most iconic works, which is characterised by its tender and emotional depiction of the bond between a mother and her child. The series features a variety of compositions, but all of them depict the intimate relationship between a mother and her child in a serene and peaceful setting. The mother is often shown holding her child close, with a look of love and tenderness on her face. The child, on the other hand, is shown with a look of contentment and trust in the mother. This artwork was previously sold at Bonhams