Choo Keng Kwang Sold at Auction Prices

CHOO KENG KWANG | River Scene

59 x 94 cm oil on board signed lower right, dated 1965 lower middle right 朱慶光《河景》1965年代初作 油彩 木板 款识：K. KWANG（右下）1965（右中）

CHOO KENG KWANG | Golden Harvest

69 x 92 cm ; 107 x 130 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed and dated 07 lower right; signed, titled, dated 2007 and inscribed verso 朱慶光《嘉禾》2007年作 油彩 画布 款识：K. KWANG 07（右下）"GOLDEN HARVEST" by CHOO KENG KWANG, PBM, PBS, 艺术家签名，2007（画背）

CHOO KENG KWANG | Pigeons

80.5 x 121.3 cm ; 96.5 x 138.3 cm (with frame) oil on masonite board signed and dated 82 lower right 朱慶光《鸽子》1982年作 油彩 纤维板 款识：艺术家签名 82（右下）

CHOO KENG KWANG : Mother & Child - Crossing the River, 1965

Mother & Child - Crossing the River is a poignant artwork by Singaporean artist Choo Keng Kwang that beautifully captures the intimate bond between a mother and her child. Through expressive brushwork and a serene color palette, Choo conveys the tenderness of their relationship while navigating the challenges of life. The river symbolizes both a physical and metaphorical journey, reflecting themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience. This piece stands as a testament to the strength of familial connections.

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Fishermen, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 60 x 81 cm, framed 67.5 x 88 cm

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Fishermen, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 60 x 81 cm, framed 67.5 x 88 cm The board is very slightly bowed. There is a 0.5cm tear to the board, upper left edge. There is surface dirt throughout. There are some minor scattered surface scratches. UV reveals an uneven varnish but no apparent signs of restoration.

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Girls under a Banyan tree, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 75.5 x 60 cm, framed 83 x 67 cm

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Girls under a Banyan tree, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 75.5 x 60 cm, framed 83 x 67 cm

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Fishermen, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 60 x 81 cm, framed 67.5 x 88 cm

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, 1931 - 2019), Fishermen, signed K. Kwang and dated '65 (lower right), oil on board, 60 x 81 cm, framed 67.5 x 88 cm

CHOO KENG KWANG : Angkor Wat, 1967

Choo Keng Kwang, a first-generation Singaporean artist, was well-known for his oil paintings of landscape, animals and nature. A former school principal of Sin Hua School, Choo later headed the Art Education Department of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) until his retirement. Public-spirited and a generous philanthropist, he received awards for his contributions to education and art.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Singapore Fishing Village, 1970’s

“Singapore Fishing Village” by Choo Keng Kwang is a captivating painting that captures the serene and nostalgic essence of traditional coastal life in Singapore. Choo, a renowned Singaporean artist, uses delicate brushstrokes and a harmonious color palette to depict a quaint fishing village, complete with rustic boats, wooden huts, and the tranquil sea. This artwork not only showcases Choo’s mastery in blending realism with impressionistic elements but also serves as a visual preservation of Singapore’s maritime heritage and the simple, hardworking lives of its fishermen.

CHOO KENG KWANG | Angkor Wat

64 x 120 cm ; 103 x 159 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed lower right 朱慶光《吴哥窟》 油彩 画布 款识：K Kwang（右下）

CHOO KENG KWANG | Basking in Nature

121 x 78 cm ; 144 x 107 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed lower right 朱慶光《沐浴大自然》 油彩 画布 款识：K Kwang（右下）

CHOO KENG KWANG | Doves

95 x 70 cm ; 118 x 93 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed and dated 012 lower right 朱慶光《鸽子》2012年作 油彩 画布 款识：K Kwang 012（右下）

CHOO KENG KWANG | A Pair of Cats

95 x 69.5 cm; 105 x 80 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed and dated 73 lower right 朱慶光《一对猫》 1973年作 油彩 画布 款识：Keng Kwang 73（右下） This lot is located in Singapore

CHOO KENG KWANG | Prosperity, 1987

Oil on board: 80 x 120 cm Signed and dated, lower right: K. Kwang 1987

CHOO KENG KWANG | Peace

96 x 71 cm ; 120 x 94 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 08 lower right, signed and titled verso 朱慶光《和平》2008 年作 油彩 画布 画框 款识：Kwang 08（右下）；Peace Choo Keng Kwang（画背） Bid online at https://auctions.33auction.com/lots/view/1-6R6GQI/choo-keng-kwang-peace

CHOO KENG KWANG | Balinese Dancer

97 x 71 cm; 118 x 93 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 1983 lower left 朱慶光《巴厘岛舞者》1983 年作 油彩 画布 画框

CHOO KENG KWANG | Doves

95 x 70 cm; 126 x 100 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 2012 lower left 朱慶光《鸽子》2012 年作 油彩 画布 画框

CHOO KENG KWANG | Cockatoos

81 x 122 cm; 115 x 146 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed signed and dated '09 lower right; signed titled and dated 2003 verso 朱慶光《凤头鹦鹉》2009年作 油彩 画布 画框 款識：K KWANG '09（右下）

Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b. 1931) Riverside, 1979

Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b. 1931) Riverside, 1979 oil on canvas signed K. Kwang (lower right); signed and dated (verso) 24 x 36 inches. Property from the Collection of the Crossett Family, Denver, Colorado and Far Hills, New Jersey

CHOO KENG KWANG : Mother & Child - Crossing the River, 1965

Born in Singapore in 1931, the late Choo Keng Kwang is one of the country’s beloved first-generation artists. His iconic status led to his artworks being commissioned by royalty, dignitaries and governments. The Singapore government had commissioned his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries, with his works presented to the late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and China’s chairman, Mao Tse-Tung. This particular painting, though dark and departs from the artist’s vivid colours, exhibits a sense of calmness and love as the mother is seen crossing a river with her child strapped on close to her using a cloth, while carrying a bag of some kind on each hand.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Angkor, Cambodia, 1964

Choo’s Angkor series features range of his exceptional artworks which many collectors deem to be his best period, which was during the 1960’s. This artwork, in particular, brought forth pure abstractions of the faces of the Angkor monoliths, depicting nostalgic elements of his inaugural trip to Angkor Wat in 1964. Many of his artworks were displayed for sale at Hotel Singapore, known today as Singapore Hilton on Orchard Road. His pieces were mostly acquired by various bankers, local corporate collectors, business guests and expatriates who have stayed at the hotel. This masterpiece, in particular, was also one of his notable works displayed at Hotel Singapore and was later acquired as part of the collection of the Chase Manhattan Bank New York since 1964. However, it has made its way back to Kuala Lumpur carrying the inventory number on the verso of the painting.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Cockatoos, 1983

Bathed in tranquil colours, this work amplifies the beautiful harmony in nature. Depicted here are uncommonly-sighted birds, the cockatoos. This idyllic painting depicts exotic winter birds – with one perched inquisitively on a branch, while another flapping its wings. Choo Keng Kwang was the only son of a Teochew diamond trader. He was heavily criticised for his decision to enroll in art classes but it paid off, as he graduated with two certificates, one from Catholic High School and one from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Choo Keng Kwang’s subjects of birds from the early 80’s is extremely rare and very much sought after.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Mother & Child - Crossing the River, 1965

Born in Singapore in 1931, the late Choo Keng Kwang is one of the country’s beloved first-generation artists. His iconic status led to his artworks being commissioned by royalty, dignitaries and governments. The Singapore government had commissioned his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries, with his works presented to the late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and China’s chairman, Mao Tse-Tung. This particular painting, though dark, exhibits a sense of calmness and love as the mother is seen crossing a river with her child close to her heart while carrying a bag on each hand.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Pigeons, 1983

Born in 1931 in Singapore, Choo Keng Kwang is one of the country’s renowned and beloved first-generation artists. His status as an icon led to his artworks being commissioned by royalty, dignitaries and governments. The Singapore government had commissioned his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries, with his works presented to the late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and China’s chairman, Mao Tse-Tung. The artist’s oil paintings are known to exude a sense of romanticism and beauty at first glance, with a strong nostalgic vitality that appeals to its viewers. His subjects of birds from the early 80’s are especially rare and very much sought after. Combining two different styles of Western impressionism and the rules of perspective with traditional Chinese brushwork, this painting is bathed in soothing colours to amplify the beautiful harmony in nature. Depicted here are uncommonly sighted birds perched silently on branches to create an idyllic setting.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Tin Miners, 1966

Choo Keng Kwang was the only son of a Teochew diamond trader. He was heavily criticised for his decision to enrol in art classes but it paid off, as he graduated with two certificates, one from Catholic High School and the other from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He then became a teacher and was made the principal of Sin Hua School." "Differing from Choo’s usual forte of birds and landscapes, the artist strayed away from his comfort to produce the ‘Tin Miners’, an oil on board work. This intriguing work presents both female and male tin miners with sieves in hand and a basket on their backs. A few workers are seen wearing straw hats to shade them from the sun. The subjects in this piece portray intricacy and attention to detail. The colour palet e sees earthy, neutral tones throughout the work.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Angkor, Cambodia, 1964

Choo’s Angkor series features a range of his exceptional artworks which many collectors deem to be his best period, which was during the 1960’s. This artwork, in particular, brought forth pure abstractions of the faces of the Angkor monoliths, depicting nostalgic elements of his inaugural trip to Ang Kor Wat in 1964. Many of his artworks were displayed for sale at Hotel Singapore, known today as Singapore Hilton on Orchard Road. His pieces were mostly acquired by various bankers, local corporate collectors, business guests and expatriates who have stayed at the hotel. This masterpiece, in particular, was also one of his notable works displayed at Hotel Singapore and was later acquired as part of the collection of the Chase Manhattan Bank New York since 1964. However, it has made its way back to Kuala Lumpur carrying the inventory number on the verso of the painting.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Cockatoos, 1983

"Choo Keng Kwang was the only son of a Teochew diamond trader. He was heavily criticized for his decision to enroll in art classes but it paid off, as he graduated with two certificates, one from Catholic High School and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Choo Keng Kwangs subjects of birds from the early 80s is extremely rare and very much sought after. Bathed in tranquil colours, this work amplifies the beautiful harmony in nature. Depicted here are uncommonly-sighted birds, the cockatoos. This idyllic painting depicts exotic winter birds _ with one perched inquisitively on a branch, while another flapping its wings."

CHOO KENG KWANG : Tin Miners, 1966

"Choo Keng Kwang was the only son of a Teochew diamond trader. He was heavily criticised for his decision to enrol in art classes but it paid off, as he graduated with two certificates, one from Catholic High School and the other town Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He then became a teacher and was made the principal of Sin Hua School. Differing from Choo Keng Kwangês usual forte of birds and landscapes, the artist strayed away from his comfort to produce the •Tin Minersê, an oil on board work. This intriguing work presents both female and male tin miners with sieves in hand and a basket on their backs. A few workers are seen wearing straw hats to shade them from the sun. The subjects in this piece portray intricacy and attention to detail. The colour palette saw earthy, neutral tones throughout the work."

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, b. 1931) Cockatoos, 1983

Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, b. 1931) Cockatoos, 1983Oil on board, framed, at the lower right signed and dated 83.23 1/2 x 35 1/4in (59.7 x 89.5cm) sight 朱慶光 鳳頭鸚鵡 油彩畫板 1983年作簽名：畫家簽名並紀年83

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPORE, B. 1931) Temple oil on canvas 64.5 x 83.5 cm. (25 3/8 x 32 7/8 in.)

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPORE, B. 1931) Temple signed and dated 'CHOO KENG KWANG 1963'; signed again in Chinese (lower right) oil on canvas 64.5 x 83.5 cm. (25 3/8 x 32 7/8 in.) Painted in 1963

CHOO KENG KWANG | Peace

Oil on canvas

CHOO KENG KWANG : Doves I, 1987

Choo Keng Kwang’s subjects of birds from the early 80’s are extremely rare and very much sought after. Rarer are ones painted on masonite board executed alongside his mentor, Lee Man Fong. Bathed in soothing colours to amplify the beautiful harmony in nature, depicted here are uncommonly sighted birds, the doves. This idyllic painting depicts these beautiful birds – five of them perched silently on branches or the nest. Choo Keng Kwang was the only son of a Teochew diamond trader. He was heavily criticised for his decision to enrol in art classes but it paid off, as he graduated with two certificates, one from Catholic High School and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He then became a teacher and was made the principal of Sin Hua School. His paintings were presented to the late Egyptian president Sadat and China’s Chairman Mao Tse-Tung and have also adorned the late President Ong Teng Cheong’s official residence at Kheam Hock Road. Choo has held and participated in numerous solo and group art exhibitions in Singapore and abroad. His works have toured Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and US. For instance, in November 1990, he became the first Singaporean artist to participate in a cultural exchange exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia. In July 1993, he was invited to exhibit his paintings in Brunei to commemorate Sultan of Brunei’s 47th birthday. Choo is also a philanthropist, involving himself in community and charity work by donating the proceedings of his paintings to hospital and communities.

CHOO KENG KWANG : Village Scene, 1970's

CHOO KENG KWANG : Emerald Temple, Bangkok, 1961

Choo is distinguished for his landscape or landmark paintings, by his travels around the world which resulted in a series of exceptional pieces between the 1960Õs and 1970Õs. He clearly illustrated his exposure to diverse cultures from his tours, including amazing Thailand, and was obviously enchanted by the magnificence of The Temple of Emerald. The 1961 Emerald Temple illustrates his impressionist art style and he does so successfully by bringing forth the templeÕs majestic aura. Choo still retains his signature exudation of a dreamy aesthetic, luring viewers to not only see but feel its extraordinary mystical beauty. Though his use of mainly green, yellow and brown hues create vague figures and forms of the templeÕs silhouette, yet, he still portrays a realistic atmosphere of the surrounding. His smear of greens as seen on the artwork features a tropical ambience that encloses the space. Combined with his immaculate ethereal quality and delicate brushwork, he undoubtedly did the emblem justice with his glorious Emerald Temple (1961) masterpiece.

CHOO KENG KWANG | Harvesting

96 x 71 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated '68 lower right; titled, signed and inscribed with address verso 朱慶光《豐收》1968 年作 油彩 畫布 款識：K. KWANG' 68（右下）Harvesting Choo Keng Kwang 及藝術家地址（畫背）

CHOO KENG KWANG | Doves on a Mountain Peak

81 x 121 cm oil on masonite board, framed signed and dated 1990 lower right 朱慶光《和諧相處》1990 年作 油彩 纖維板 款識：K KWANG 1990（右下）

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPOREAN, BORN 1931), STREET SCENE, signed and dated 19

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPOREAN, BORN 1931), STREET SCENE, signed and dated 1961, oil on canvas board, framed. 60.5cm by 45cm

CHOO KENG KWANG (Singaporean, born 1931) Doves in a Landscape 1995 Oil on canvas

CHOO KENG KWANG (Singaporean, born 1931) Doves in a Landscape 1995 Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: K. KWANG '95 (on view only in Sydney, items to be collected from Sydney at purchasers expense) 102 x 142cm

Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Angkor, Cambodia, 1964

Choo Keng Kwang , Angkor, Cambodia, 1964 Oil on canvas 65 x 83 cm

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPORE, B. 1931)

CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPORE, B. 1931) Doves, 1982 Oil on canvas, framed, at the lower left signed and dated K. KWANG 82. 27 1/2 x 47 1/2in (69.8 x 120.7cm)

Choo Keng Kwang Painting, Original Work

Choo Keng Kwang Painting, Original Work

Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Making Kites, 1960s

Choo Keng Kwang Making Kites, 1960s Batik 49 x 92 cm

CHOO KENG KWANG | Arowana

Oil on Masonite board

Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b. 1931), Houseboats Along the River, Signed "K. KWANG" l.r., identified and inscribed "CHOO KENG KWANG..

Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean, b. 1931) Houseboats Along the River Signed "K. KWANG" l.r., identified and inscribed "CHOO KENG KWANG...," with a label from Shanpy Co., Singapore, affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 24 x 40 in. (61.0 x 101.6 cm), framed. Condition: Minor abrasions, minor surface grime. Provenance: Collection of Robert Bradford Newman (1917-1983), professor of architectural acoustics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and co-founder of Bolt, Beranek and Newman Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts.

KWANG, Choo Keng (b.1931)

KWANG, Choo Keng (b.1931), Indian Woman with Clay Pots, Oil on Canvas. 97x56cm

KWANG, Choo Keng (b.1931)

KWANG, Choo Keng (b.1931), Cockfight, Oil on Canvas on Board. 100x75cm

KWANG, Choo Keng (Singapore b.1931), 'Fishing

KWANG, Choo Keng (Singapore b.1931), 'Fishing Village'. 55x92.5cm

KWANG, Choo Keng (Singapore b.1931), 'Treganu

KWANG, Choo Keng (Singapore b.1931), 'Treganu Street, Singapore, Chinatown,' 1977. 54x72cm