Seah Kim Joo Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Seah Kim Joo Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 08, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO (SINGAPOREAN, B. 1939)
Est: £600 - £800
SEAH KIM JOO (SINGAPOREAN, B. 1939) DATED 1963 佘金裕街景圖紙本設色鏡框ink and colour on paper, signed lower left margin ‘Seah Kim Joo, 63’ 70.5cm x 51.2cm Private collection, Edinburgh; Inherited from current owner's parents who acquired this painting from ‘Art Exhibition in Aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital for Children' in Singapore. With an original receipt in a booklet and artists introduction, the receipt dated 1 Sep 1966. 私人收藏，愛丁堡；現任藏家父母購自新加坡聖安德烈教會醫院1966年舉辦的慈善畫展。含院方/舉辦方1966年9月1日發佈的收據原件及畫展小冊，後家族遞藏。
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 27, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Fisherfolks, 1974
Est: RM4,000 - RM8,000
Seah Kim Joo is a renowned Malaysian artist best known for his mastery in batik painting, a traditional fabric-dyeing technique that he elevated to fine art. His works often depict scenes of Southeast Asian rural life, emphasizing cultural heritage and everyday activities. Seah’s compositions are characterized by bold outlines and vibrant colors, blending abstraction with narrative elements. His ability to transform batik into a contemporary medium has made him a pivotal figure in the development of Malaysian modern art.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Ploughing, 1962
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Seah Kim Joo is a celebrated Malaysian artist renowned for his pioneering role in the batik painting movement. Born in 1939 in Singapore, Seah developed a passion for art at a young age, eventually moving to Malaysia, where he would become one of the most influential figures in the country’s art scene. His works are notable for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and the unique use of batik techniques, which involve dyeing cloth through a wax-resist method.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Untitled
Est: RM1,000 - RM2,500
Seah Kim Joo’s works are highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts. His legacy continues to inspire a new generation of artists, ensuring that the art of batik painting remains vibrant and relevant in contemporary art. Through his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to his craft, Seah has left an indelible mark on the art world, cementing his place as a pivotal figure in Malaysian art history.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Girl and A Bird
Est: RM3,000 - RM6,000
Seah’s contributions to the art world extend beyond his paintings. He has been a mentor and teacher to many aspiring artists, sharing his knowledge and passion for batik. His dedication to preserving and promoting Malaysian cultural heritage through art has been widely recognized, earning him numerous awards and honors throughout his career.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Sun and the Girl, 1977
Est: RM3,000 - RM6,000
Seah Kim Joo is a celebrated Malaysian artist renowned for his pioneering role in the batik painting movement. Born in 1939 in Singapore, Seah developed a passion for art at a young age, eventually moving to Malaysia, where he would become one of the most influential figures in the country’s art scene. His works are notable for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and the unique use of batik techniques, which involve dyeing cloth through a wax-resist method.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 21, 2024
JOO Seah Kim (Singapore b.1939), 'China Town', Batik, 90.5x60cm
Est: $300 - $600
JOO, Seah Kim (Singapore b.1939) 'China Town' Mandarin Galleries, Singapore, label verso. Batik 90.5x60cm
Davidson Auctions
Jun. 25, 2024
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939), Abstract cityscape
Est: $600 - $800
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Abstract cityscape Batik on cloth Signed lower right: Seah Kim Joo
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2024
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939), Canal scene, circa 1966
Est: $800 - $1,200
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Canal scene, circa 1966 Batik on cloth Signed near the center of the right edge: Seah Kim Joo; dated on a label affixed, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2024
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore b. 1939) Two of a kind, 1966 Batik, signed at lower right, framed. depicting two female figures riding on their buffalos Size.86.5x59cm NOTE Seah Kim Joo, born in Singapore in 1939, is a renowned second-gener
Est: €600 - €800
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore b. 1939) Two of a kind, 1966 Batik, signed at lower right, framed. depicting two female figures riding on their buffalos Size.86.5x59cm NOTE Seah Kim Joo, born in Singapore in 1939, is a renowned second-generation artist. Raised in Terengganu, he was introduced to traditional batik making, which became his signature medium for depicting scenes of Singapore. In 1959, Seah attended the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and later served as the vice-chairman of its Alumni Association. As a representative of the second generation of Singaporean artists, Seah expands the creative boundaries of the established Nanyang style by incorporating unconventional mediums like batik.
Adam's
May. 26, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Fisherman with Bounty, 1970
Est: RM8,000 - RM16,000
The artist’s keen sense of spatial depth extends an invitation to traverse the corridors of his intricate narratives, often imbued with enigmatic symbolism that challenges the observer’s interpretative faculties. Seah Kim Joo’s works stand as a testament to his virtuosity in melding timeless artistic techniques with contemporary conceptual underpinnings, resulting in a visual discourse that resonates on both aesthetic and intellectual frequencies. This painting is probably one of the earliest oil paintings to have been produced by the artist, showing the busy scene of fishermen in a fishing village environment.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 26, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Chinatown - Singapore, 1970’s
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
Seah Kim Joo is a pioneering figure in the realm of Singaporean art, celebrated for his mastery of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques infused with a modern sensibility. Born in 1939, Seah’s artistic journey has been marked by a deep reverence for nature and a profound connection to his cultural heritage. His landscapes, rendered with meticulous detail and a keen sense of harmony, reflect a profound understanding of classical Chinese aesthetics while also embodying a contemporary perspective. Seah’s works often depict serene scenes of lush mountains, tranquil rivers, and graceful flora, inviting viewers into a world of timeless beauty and contemplation. Through his skillful use of brush and ink, he captures the essence of the natural world with a simplicity and elegance that belies its complexity.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 26, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO : Shepherd Girl, 1970’s
Est: RM2,500 - RM6,000
Seah Kim Joo is a pioneering figure in the realm of Singaporean art, celebrated for his mastery of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques infused with a modern sensibility. Born in 1939, Seah’s artistic journey has been marked by a deep reverence for nature and a profound connection to his cultural heritage. His landscapes, rendered with meticulous detail and a keen sense of harmony, reflect a profound understanding of classical Chinese aesthetics while also embodying a contemporary perspective. Seah’s works often depict serene scenes of lush mountains, tranquil rivers, and graceful flora, inviting viewers into a world of timeless beauty and contemplation. Through his skillful use of brush and ink, he captures the essence of the natural world with a simplicity and elegance that belies its complexity.
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 12, 2024
Seah Kimm Joo (Singaporean b. 1939), Woman Carrying a Basket, Oil on canvas, 24 1/2 x 36 in. (62.2 x 91.4 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Seah Kimm Joo (Singaporean, b. 1939) Woman Carrying a Basket Oil on canvas Signed Seah and dated 62 l.l.
Weschler's
Mar. 23, 2024
SEAH KIM JOO | Two Dancers
Est: S$1,800 - S$2,700
Batik: 85 x 50 cm Signed, lower middle: Seah Kim Joo
Global Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Sun and The Girl, 1977’s
Est: RM1,500 - RM2,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Abstract, 1970’s
Est: RM1,500 - RM5,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters.
KLAS Art Auction
Sep. 24, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Ploughing, 1962
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
The artist’s keen sense of spatial depth extends an invitation to traverse the corridors of his intricate narratives, often imbued with enigmatic symbolism that challenges the observer’s interpretative faculties. Seah Kim Joo’s works stand as a testament to his virtuosity in melding timeless artistic techniques with contemporary conceptual underpinnings, resulting in a visual discourse that resonates on both aesthetic and intellectual frequencies.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 09, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Two Women, 1970’s
Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Ever equipped with an ethereal quality, ‘Two Women’ is a batik work rendered in an orange hue, with villages in a distance and in the foregrounds, two ladies are portrayed with a motif-lined sarongs and a top.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 09, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Abstract, 1970’s
Est: RM4,000 - RM9,000
Seah Kim Joo masterfully uses abstraction as a means to evoke emotions and convey the intangible. His ability to seamlessly integrate abstract elements into his realistic compositions creates a harmonious interplay between the tangible and the metaphysical. Through subtle brushwork, vibrant colours and dynamic compositions, Seah Kim Joo’s artworks go beyond surface-level representation, encouraging viewers to delve into the depths of their own emotional landscapes.
KLAS Art Auction
Jun. 09, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO, VILLAGE SCENE, BATIK.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore, b. 1939). Village scene. Batik painting. Signed l.r. Sight: 23" x 34 1/2". Frame: 30" x 41 1/2".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
May. 07, 2023
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Signed Batik Painting Mother and Son
Est: $800 - $2,000
Beautiful original Batik painting depicting a mother and her young child with a cat. Housed in a wooden canvas matted frame. Signed on lower bottom right. Frame size: 42.75in W x 30.75in H. Sight size: 36.25in W x 24.25in H. Artist: Sean Kim Joo Provenance: Batik Art Gallery
Lion and Unicorn
Apr. 21, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO, TWO WOMEN, FRAMED BATIK
Est: $400 - $600
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore b. 1939), "Two Women", late 20th-early 21st century, batik depicting two female figures wearing skirts and facing each other, one is holding a bird, signed at lower left, framed. Approximate dimensions: sight h. 35. 5", w. 21"; overall h. 41. 5", w. 27", d. 1. 5".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Apr. 14, 2023
Batik Painting, Seah Kim Joo
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore, b. 1939), Street Scene #1, batik, signed lower left, sight: 23.5"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 33"h x 27"w. Provenance: purchased directly from artist at a street market
Clars Auctions
Apr. 14, 2023
Batik Painting, Seah Kim Joo
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Seah Kim Joo (Singapore, b. 1939), Street Scene #2, batik, signed lower left, sight: 23.5"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 33"h x 27"w. Provenance: purchased directly from artist at a street market
Clars Auctions
Mar. 19, 2023
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Kampung Life
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
In 1965, Seah Kim Joo learned the techniques of creating batik sarongs from the batik craftsmen of the East Coast. A mesmerising scene of a traditional village, featuring a beautiful damsel, coconut trees, birds, chickens and bull cart is finely illustrated here. The structure of the kampung house on stilts, and decorative batik patterns worn by the lady is produced with stunning detail. The artist enunciates various planes within the composition with a spectrum of purple and earth tones marked by the patterning of stripes, dots and floral motifs in wax. Seah Kim Joo actively produced paintings and sculptures in the 1960s and 1970s. He was recognised for the use of dye-and-resist batik technique when he won First prize for two consecutive years at the Malayan Federation Open Art Competition. His numerous solo exhibitions were held abroad in San Francisco, New York, and the Netherlands. He has participated in group exhibitions abroad, most notably at the Osaka World Exposition, Japan in 1970 where his acclaimed murals decorated the Singapore Pavilion. In 1972, one of his paintings was selected for the commemorative stamp series (an honour by the Singaporean government for his contribution to the art industry), to symbolise the early development of art in post-independent Singapore. His works are on display in the prestigious National Gallery Singapore.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 05, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Fisherman with Bounty, 1970
Est: RM12,000 - RM22,000
Known as one of the first few advocates of traditional batik- painting, Seah Kim Joo illustrates a contrast of strong and edgy visuals in his Fisherman with Bounty piece, set against a background of a fishing village that suggests a dreamy-like reality. The strong hues of green, brown and blue wash over the subjects who are carrying sackfuls of their bounty. The crackling lines of the batik makes this piece an absolute gem.
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 05, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Dayak Girl, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
Seah Kim Joo was introduced to the process of traditional batik-making very early in his career as an artist through the environment of his hometown. In the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium, Seah Kim Joo was then drawn even more into batik painting. This made Seah a passionate follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. His work entitled ‘Dayak’ uses soothing tones of the sun, accompanied by highlights of nature as two-dimensional shapes overlay and fade into one another when met.
KLAS Art Auction
Mar. 05, 2023
SEAH KIM JOO : Fisherfolks, 1974
Est: RM8,000 - RM15,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works are about nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Ever equipped with an ethereal quality, ‘Fisherfolks’ is a batik work rendered in an orange hue, with fishing boats floating in a distance and in the foregrounds, two fishermen are portrayed with a cloth around their head and dressed in sarong and shirt, tending to their nets.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Dayak Girl, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
Seah Kim Joo was introduced to the process of traditional batik-making very early in his career as an artist through the environment of his hometown. In the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium, Seah Kim Joo was then drawn even more into batik painting. This made Seah a passionate follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. His work entitled ‘Dayak’ uses soothing tones of the sun, accompanied by highlights of nature as two-dimensional shapes overlay and fades into one another when met. Artworks by the artist are collected by the institutions in Malaysia and Singapore
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Playing with Birds, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM5,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Artworks by the artist are collected by the institutions in Malaysia and Singapore
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Working Day, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM5,000
Seah Kim Joo’s works revolve around nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. A palm oil tree steals the show with this work, along with villagers clad in traditional garments including sarong, about their antics on a working day.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Shepherd Girl, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Ever equipped with an ethereal quality, ‘Shepherd Girl, 1970’s’ is a batik work rendered in an orange hue, with shaped and silhouettes of bulls and cows surrounding the girl as she stands out in the foreground. Artworks by the artist are collected by the institutions in Malaysia and Singapore
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Fishing Village, 1970’s
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
Known as one of the first few advocates of traditional batik-painting, Seah Kim Joo illustrates a contrast of strong and edgy visual in his Fishing Village piece, set against a background that suggests a dreamy-like reality. The strong hues of green, brown and blue of his the houses on stilts, over the water stands boldly in the foreground. The crackling lines of the batik makes this piece an absolute gem. Artworks by the artist are collected by the institutions in Malaysia and Singapore
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 28, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Playing with Birds, 1970's
Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 28, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Working Day
Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000
Seah Kim Joo’s works revolve around nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. A palm oil tree steals the show with this work, along with villagers clad in traditional garments including sarong, about their antics on a working day. As with most of the artist’s works, this batik piece is rendered in an orange hue.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 29, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Shepherd Girl, 1970s
Est: RM7,000 - RM14,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Ever equipped with an ethereal quality, ‘Shepherd Girl, 1970’s’ is a batik work rendered in an orange hue, with shaped and silhouettes of bulls and cows surrounding the girl as she stands out in the foreground.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 29, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Playing with Birds, 1970s
Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works is nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 28, 2022
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Singapore River
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Singapore River signed batik painting 55 by 42 cm. 21 5/8 by 16 1/2 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 28, 2022
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Villagers
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Villagers signed batik painting 85.8 by 45.3 cm. 33 3/4 by 17 7/8 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 20, 2022
SEAH KIM JOO : Shepherd Girl, 1970s
Est: RM7,000 - RM14,000
Lee Man Fong was a Chinese-Indonesian painter who had his training in China and Western Europe, and lived most of his life in Indonesia, developing a particular style that amalgamated his teachings with a quiet yet passionate vision. His works are highly coveted by many for the fusion of Chinese brushwork and Western techniques which resulted in a richly sentimental yet elegant paintings. A leading painter and curator of his time, the artist pioneered the Nanyang style in the 20th century in Indonesia. Lee Man Fong’s Western influence is evident in this intriguing work, produced during his time studying in Amsterdam. Perhaps through this charcoal on paper work, the artist relayed his interpretation of life and death. The painting is shrouded in enigma, with a lady in all her glory at its centre, embraced by a fully dressed man who is seen fending off a skull figure that looms over the female subject. The artist currently resides in Singapore
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 21, 2021
SEAH KIM JOO (Singapore, b. 1939)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Female figure Batik on cloth Signed lower right, inscribed on verso with artist's name and "Singapore, 1970" h. 29-1/4 w. 11-1/4 in. (sheet) overall: 36 x 18 in. (frame)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 10, 2021
Seah Kim Joo *1939
Est: CHF1,000 - CHF1,500
Seah Kim Joo *1939 Ohne Titel Batik unten links signiert Seah Kim Joo
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer
Oct. 24, 2021
JOO Seah Kim (Singapore b.1939), Floating Market, 1965., Mixed Media on Paper, 52.5x72.5cm
Est: $800 - $1,500
JOO, Seah Kim (Singapore b.1939) Floating Market, 1965. Signed & dated middle right. Mixed Media on Paper 52.5x72.5cm
Davidson Auctions
Oct. 15, 2021
Seah Kim Joo (Singaporean, b. 1939)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
"Telecommunications." Signed front and artist label verso. Batik and linen. Framed. Provenance: Batik Art Gallery Singapore; Ex Collection: New England Center for Contemporary Art.
Vallot Auctioneers
Oct. 03, 2021
SEAH KIM JOO : Fisherfolks
Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000
It was Seah Kim Joo’s hometown in Terengganu that exposed him to batik in his early days. His passion for batik painting only grew in the 1950s, when the Penang- based artist Chuah Thean Teng first pioneered painting using the batik medium. It also resulted in Seah being an ardent follower of the late Chuah and his works, since the manifestation of contemporary themes in a traditional medium was regarded as a direct expression of Nanyang regionalism. Seah’s works are about nature and people, apart from occasional abstract pieces. Perhaps it was the cultural background of his hometown in Terengganu that influenced his choice of subject matters. Ever equipped with an ethereal quality, ‘Fisherfolks’ is a batik work rendered in an orange hue, with fishing boats floating in a distance and in the foregrounds, two fishermen are portrayed with a cloth around their head and dressed in sarong and shirt, tending to their nets.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 15, 2021
SEAH KIM JOO : Sailing Boats, Singapore 1970's
Est: RM6,500 - RM10,000
Beautifully capturing the tranquil scene of boats sailing across the sea with large visible mainsails and headsails, Seah Kim Joo’s ‘Sailing Boats’ artwork depicts a regular evening activity. Sunset hues reflect on the sailboats while thick borders over line the shapes and warm fades into the sea – almost like bringing the scene to life. Born in Singapore in the year 1939, Seah Kim Joo was raised in Terengganu, where he was exposed to the process of traditional batik-making. He studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1959 before returning to Malaysia, strengthening his batik skills by travelling around the east coast. After having won the First Prize at the Malayan Federation Open Art Competition two years in a row, he has then been recognised for his use of dye-and-resist technique in batik. His murals have adorned the Singapore Pavilion, and one of his paintings was selected for Singapore’s commemorative stamp series.
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 22, 2021
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Dayak Musicians
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Seah Kim Joo (b. 1939) Dayak Musicians signed batik dye and linen 86.4 by 50.8 cm. 34 by 23 5/8 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
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