Georgette Liying Chen Sold at Auction Prices

ATTR GEORGETTE CHEN CHINESE STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING

Attributed to Georgette Chen, Chinese, French, 1907 to 1992, oil painting on canvas depicting a still life with fruits. Signed lower right. Framed. Georgette Chen is considered an exceptional figure in Asian art, being simultaneously a highly accomplished painter of tremendous ability as well as a strong-willed independent female who steadfastly carved a unique identity amidst the male dominated arena of 20th century art. While frequently identified as being part of the Nanyang School, the style of art synonymous with the first generation Chinese emigre artists to Singapore, who flocked to the artistic hotbed of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts NAFA. Chen is also indisputably a Sino Parisian artist, having spent much of her early life in France. By comparison to other artists of her generation who began their training in the Orient while looking to the West for modernist inspiration; Chens artistic foundations originated in Paris and she spent much time looking East wards for her iconic subject matters of beautifully rendered plein airs or Cezanne esque still lifes of localized subjects. One of a kind artwork.

GEORGETTE CHEN SINGAPOREAN LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING

Oil on canvas painting by Georgette Liying Chendana Chen, 1906 to 1993, a modern Singaporean artist and teacher at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts from 1954 to 1981. The artwork depicts a sea shore with palm trees and a sailing ship in the distance. Signed by the artist in the lower left. Undated. Wooden frame. Collectible Modernist Fine Art, Southeast Asian Seascape, Women Artists.

ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGETTE CHEN CHINESE OIL PAINTING

Attributed to Georgette Chen, Chinese, French, 1907 to 1992, oil painting on board depicting a coastal view with boats. Signed lower left. Framed. Georgette Chen is considered an exceptional figure in Asian art, being simultaneously a highly accomplished painter of tremendous ability as well as a strong willed independent female who steadfastly carved a unique identity amidst the male dominated arena of 20th century art. While frequently identified as being part of the Nanyang School, the style of art synonymous with the first generation Chinese emigre artists to Singapore, who flocked to the artistic hotbed of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts NAFA. Chen is also indisputably a Sino Parisian artist, having spent much of her early life in France. By comparison to other artists of her generation who began their training in the Orient while looking to the West for modernist inspiration; Chens artistic foundations originated in Paris and she spent much time looking East wards for her iconic subject matters of beautifully rendered plein airs or Cezanne esque still lifes of localized subjects. Asian and European Fine Art, Landscape and Seascape Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

CHINESE FRENCH GEORGETTE CHEN STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING

Georgette Chen, Chinese, French, 1907 to 1992, oil painting on canvas depicting flowers in a blue vase and fruits next to it. Signed upper left. Inscribed Georgette Chen and dated 1947 on the backside. Framed. Georgette Chen is considered an exceptional figure in Asian art, being simultaneously a highly accomplished painter of tremendous ability as well as a strong-willed independent female who steadfastly carved a unique identity amidst the male dominated arena of 20th century art. While frequently identified as being part of the Nanyang School, the style of art synonymous with the first generation Chinese emigre artists to Singapore, who flocked to the artistic hotbed of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts NAFA. Chen is also indisputably a Sino Parisian artist, having spent much of her early life in France. By comparison to other artists of her generation who began their training in the Orient while looking to the West for modernist inspiration, Chens artistic foundations originated in Paris and she spent much time looking East wards for her iconic subject matters of beautifully rendered plein airs or Cezanne esque still lifes of localized subjects. One of a kind artwork.

ATTR TO GEORGETTE CHEN CHINESE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING

Attributed to Georgette Chen, Chinese, French, 1907 to 1992, oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a woman. Signed lower left. Framed. Georgette Chen is considered an exceptional figure in Asian art, being simultaneously a highly accomplished painter of tremendous ability as well as a strong-willed independent female who steadfastly carved a unique identity amidst the male dominated arena of 20th century art. While frequently identified as being part of the Nanyang School, the style of art synonymous with the first generation Chinese emigre artists to Singapore, who flocked to the artistic hotbed of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts NAFA. Chen is also indisputably a Sino Parisian artist, having spent much of her early life in France. By comparison to other artists of her generation who began their training in the Orient while looking to the West for modernist inspiration; Chens artistic foundations originated in Paris and she spent much time looking East wards for her iconic subject matters of beautifully rendered plein airs or Cezanne esque still lifes of localized subjects. One of a kind artwork.

Georgette Chen 張荔英 | Orchid (Vanda) 萬代蘭

Georgette Chen 1907 - 1993 Orchid (Vanda) oil on canvas signed CHEN lower left Executed circa 1963. 65 by 54 cm. 25 ⅝ by 21 ¼ in. ---------------------------------------------- 張荔英 1907-1993 萬代蘭 油畫畫布 款識 CHEN（左下） 約1963年作 65 x 54 公分，25 ⅝ x 21 ¼ 英寸

Georgette Chen 張荔英 | Coconuts and chilies 椰子和辣椒

Property from an Important Private Collection Georgette Chen 1907 - 1993 Coconuts and chilies oil on canvas signed Chen and dated 73 (upper left)  Executed in 1973. 61 by 50.3 cm. 24 by 19 ⅞ in.  ---------------------------------------------- 重要私人收藏 張荔英 1907-1993 椰子和辣椒 油畫畫布 款識 CHEN 73（左上） 一九七三年作 61 x 50.3 cm. 24 x 19 ⅞ in.

A GEORGETTE CHEN SINGAPORE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING

Georgette Chen (1907 - 1992), oil on canvas painting depicting a Still Life of Fruits and a Basket. Signed on the upper right. Georgette Liying Chendana Chen, most commonly known as Georgette Chen, was a Singaporean painter and one of the pioneers of modern Singaporean art as well as the Nanyang style of art in the region. There is no COA with this work. Additional unmasked images have been added to the lot details today 9/20/2023.

Georgette CHEN: Seaside Scene - Oil Painting

Georgette Chen (Chinese, 1907-1992) oil on canvas painting titled "Seaside" depicting a family scene with rowboats in a channel, signed lower right, titled on back and dated 1961. [Art: 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W; Frame: 23" H x 27 1/2" W].

CHEN Georgette (1907-1993)

CHEN Georgette (1907-1993) Nature morte aux rambutans et gâteaux de lune Huile sur toile Signée en haut à gauche 66 x 46 cm

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Still Life with Rambutans, Mangosteens and... oi

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Still Life with Rambutans, Mangosteens and... oil on canvas 53 x 65.2 cm. (20 7/8 x 25 5/8 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Still Life with Durians, Mangosteens and Rambuta

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Still Life with Durians, Mangosteens and Rambutans ink and watercolour on paper 43.5 x 59.5 cm. (17 1/8 x 23 3/8 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN CHINESE/ SINGAPORE 1907-1992

Iris Still Life, pastel, 19 x 12 in (48.3 x 30.5 cm), framed 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in (69.9 x 52.1 cm), signed lower left, signed additional verso, PROVENANCE: Purchased by the present collector's parent in Singapore, passed to the present collector by inheritance

GEORGETTE CHEN (1907-1992) Still Life (Mid Autumn Festival) oil on canvas 8

GEORGETTE CHEN (1907-1992) Still Life (Mid Autumn Festival) oil on canvas 81 x 54 cm. (31 7/8 x 21 1/4 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Orchid (Vanda) oil on canvas 65 x 54 cm. (25 5/8

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Orchid (Vanda) oil on canvas 65 x 54 cm. (25 5/8 x 21 1/4 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Portrait of Madam Tan Hong Siang pastel on paper

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Portrait of Madam Tan Hong Siang pastel on paper 47 x 32 cm. (18 ½ 12 5/8 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Rambutans oil on canvas 55 x 38.5 cm. (21 5/8 x

GEORGETTE CHEN (1906-1993) Rambutans oil on canvas 55 x 38.5 cm. (21 5/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

Georgette Chen (1907-1992) The Sam Sui Worker

Georgette Chen (1907-1992) The Sam Sui Worker circa 1961 signed oil on canvas 55 by 46.5 cm. 21 5/8 by 18 5/16 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

GEORGETTE CHEN | Femme nue (Nude)

Oil on canvas

GEORGETTE CHEN | Portrait of Dr. Nalla Tan

Pastel on paper

GEORGETTE CHEN (SINGAPORE, 1907-1992) - Still Life with Rambutans, Mangosteens and Pineapple

GEORGETTE CHEN (SINGAPORE, 1907-1992) Still Life with Rambutans, Mangosteens and Pineapple oil on canvas 54 x 65 cm. (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN | Self-Portrait

Oil on wood

GEORGETTE CHEN (Singaporean, 1907-1992)

GEORGETTE CHEN (Singaporean, 1907-1992) Still Life with Tropical Fruits signed 'Chen' and dated '67' (lower left) oil on canvas 54 x 64 cm. (21 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.) Painted in 1967

GEORGETTE CHEN

GEORGETTE CHEN (CHANG LI YING, Singaporean, 1906-1993) Cattleya Orchid signed 'Chen' in Pinyin (lower left) oil on canvas 55 x 46 cm. (21 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.)

GEORGETTE CHEN

GEORGETTE CHEN 1907-1993 PORTRAIT OF A LADY Quantity: 1 SIGNED UPPER RIGHT OIL ON CANVAS 35 by 27 cm.; 13 3/4 by 10 1/2 in.

Still life

GEORGETTE CHEN (France 1907-Singapore 1992) Still life signed 'CHEN' (upper left) oil on canvas 25 5/8 x 20 7/8 in. (65 x 53 cm.)

GEORGETTE CHEN

GEORGETTE CHEN 1907-1992 FRUITS DE MER Indistinctively signed upper right Oil on canvas 38 by 46 cm.; 15 by 18 1/4 in. S$28000-38000 US$16970-23030 With its combination of lyricism, serenity and sincerity, Georgette Chen's paintings mark the surprisingly placid, almost contradictory nature of modernism's genesis in Singapore. But with her unusual background, Chen is a fitting representative of new art in a young republic populated largely by recent immigrants. Born in Paris and educated in France, China and America, Chen settled in Singapore after the turbulence of the Second World War, finding in the island a suitable, relatively secure environment to pursue her interest in art. She rapidly developed a style of painting that documented and captured the spirit of Singapore in the immediate decades after the war. Her paintings are subtle and sensitive, imbued with the understated elegance of traditional Chinese paintings. Even her still-lifes echo the traditional Chinese brush paintings of fruit and flowers, which always mark or celebrate particular seasons, or symbolise auspicious wishes related to birthdays and other life-cycle events. Chen's modernity is situated in her expressive application of paint and colour, which display a clear link to the work of the French Impressionists. This connection is especially evident in her exceptionally rare early works, which show the artist's mastery of Cezanne-like still-lifes. Even at that time it was obvious that she was drawing influences more from technique rather than subject matter. Georgette Chen's early still-lifes are not tableaux of carefully arranged objects, but rather intimate, uncontrived snapshots - a half-finished meal, food waiting to be cooked or eaten. In this example, the artist presents a plate lined with paper on which is placed an arrangement of fish, prawn and two halves of lemons. The viewpoint is raised, and the frame of the image is close to the object. The background colours are a muted range of white and beige allowing the brilliant red and pink of the fish and prawn, as well as the yellow of the lemons, to stand out as chromatic accents. Perhaps the greatest importance of this work is not in its subject nor technique, which, although highly accomplished, was at that time already quite dated in a Western context, but in overcoming many odds to be a pioneer female Asian artist who channeled her talents towards creating not further mimicries, but art that quietly related her experiences as an Asian in a style that was honest, intimate and elegant.

GEORGETTE CHEN (Paris 1907-Singapore 1992)

Scene from Peking signed 'CHEN' (lower left) oil on canvas 36 x 28 in. (91 x 72 cm.)

Georgette Chen Chinese/French, 1907-1992 GIRL IN BLUE.