Choon Ghee Tan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Choon Ghee Tan Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 25, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Street Scene, 1993
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Fusing traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with western perspective, the artist captures the picturesque streetscapes of Penang, a well-known melting pot of different cultures, languages, and local heritage. Here, the artist depicts the elegant colonial shop lots where decades old businesses are still intact. He also depicts the local food vendors that are providing delicious meals to the masses. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Outside The Kapitan Keling Mosque, 1993
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
A quiet time for reflection is depicted by Penang artist Tan Choon Ghee. Partial glimpses of the view of a local mosque are seen through the foliage of green trees. Street vendors at the entrance work beneath the cool of the trees, along with trishaw drivers providing transport service. The artist captures the picturesque scene of the gateway into the mosque on a sunlit day. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
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Aug. 25, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Hawker Stall, 1984
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Tan Choon Ghee had developed his art practice since the 1950s, specialising in watercolour paintings depicting local street scene in Penang. The artist has executed this scene in a landscape format, which allows the viewer to experience the intimate setting in a hawker stall. Delicately painted in watercolours, the work delves into the lifestyle of the local people. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Street Scene, 1981; 1984
Est: RM2,500 - RM5,000
Captivated by the daily life experiences in Penang, Tan Choon Ghee captures the relaxed and peaceful atmosphere of his surroundings. This mesmerizing set of 2 works on paper depicts traditional trishaws and scenes of hawker stalls amidst exquisite rows of colonial shophouses, packed with intricate details. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Street Scene, 1982
Est: RM2,000 - RM4,000
Tan Choon Ghee is known for delightful scenes that depict the architecture and street life in Penang. Using delicate brushstrokes in the medium of watercolour, the artist shows his appreciation of the local town with direct observations from everyday life. Various stalls and small businesses are lined across the street, depicted with nuanced contrasts of light and shadow. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
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Aug. 18, 2024
TAN CHOON GHEE : Boat Scene (Penang), 1977
Est: RM1,500 - RM3,000
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Aug. 18, 2024
TAN CHOON GHEE : Boat Scene, 1977
Est: RM1,500 - RM3,000
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May. 26, 2024
TAN CHOON GHEE : Boat Scene (Penang), 1977
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
Watercolourist, Tan Choon Ghee, captures in his spectacular fashion, the atmosphere and the goings on of the bustling streets of London in 1981. He captures the buildings, the shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee creates pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way, the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artist. He obtained his training in art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951, before continuing to his studies at the Slade School of Art in the United Kingdom in 1958, where he was awarded scholarships from the West Germany Government and Australian Broadcasting Commission.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 26, 2024
TAN CHOON GHEE : Boat Scene, 1977
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
Tan Choon Ghee, a revered figure in Malaysian art, is celebrated for his masterful depictions of Penang’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant street scenes. With a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of nostalgia, Tan captures the essence of everyday life in Penang, from bustling markets to quaint alleyways. His distinctive style, characterized by bold brushwork and a vivid color palette, breathes life into his subjects, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the island. Through his evocative paintings, Tan Choon Ghee preserves the spirit of Penang’s past while also reflecting the dynamic energy of its present, leaving an enduring legacy that resonates with audiences far and wide.
KLAS Art Auction
May. 19, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Kek Lok Si Temple, 1991; Untitled, 1987
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
This set of two works by Tan Choon Ghee captures the immersive view of Kek Lok Si Temple, and a group of people enjoying moments of leisure overlooking the sea. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 19, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Temple, 1982
Est: RM1,800 - RM3,200
Tan Choon Ghee was revered for his paintings of architecture, people, and street life in Penang. Using delicate watercolours, the atmosphere of an open courtyard in front of a temple has been finely illustrated. The forms and details of the architecture and sculptures in the temple were captured using the medium of watercolour, along with nuanced contrasts of light and shadow. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Feb. 04, 2024
TAN CHOON GHEE : Seascape, 1962
Est: RM3,500 - RM5,000
Tan Choon Ghee is one of the most established artists in Malaysia. Born in 1930, Choon Ghee comes from Penang where he studied art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He would then continue to study at the Slade School of Art in the United Kingdom in 1958 where he would eventually be awarded with scholarships from the West Germany government as well as the Australian Broadcasting Commission of Australia.
KLAS Art Auction
Jan. 14, 2024
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Merlion Place, Singapore, 1962
Est: RM3,500 - RM6,500
Tan Choon Ghee paints the original site of the Merlion (lion head, fish body), designed by Fraser Brunner and built in cement fondue near the mouth of the Singapore River, across from Elizabeth Walk. He displays his technique in painting the landscape and water reflections through refined hues of watercolour. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Nov. 26, 2023
TAN CHOON GHEE : Seascape, 1962
Est: RM2,800 - RM5,000
Tan Choon Ghee was a master in capturing buildings, shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee created pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artists. He obtained his training in art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951, before continuing his studies at the Slade School of Art in the United Kingdom in 1958, where he was awarded scholarships from the West Germany Government and Australian Broadcasting Commission.
KLAS Art Auction
Oct. 01, 2023
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Kapitan Keling Mosque, 1992
Est: RM20,000 - RM30,000
Capturing the faÃ§ade of Kapitan Keling Mosque, Tan Choon Ghee displays tranquil scenery of a place of worship in a cool palette of blue and green. Built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in Penang, the Kapitan Keling Mosque is situated on Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (formerly Pitt Street). Here, Choon Ghee illustrates the exterior of the mosque with people seen walking in and out. This piece is illustrated in a reductive palette of pastel blues and greens emanating the serenity of the mosque's architecture and atmosphere. Tan Choon Ghee graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951 and went on to study at the Slade School of Art, London graduating in 1959. He received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong before deciding to become a full-time artist. Tan was honoured with a retrospective (1957-2000) by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000 and another retrospective (1957-1992) by The Art Gallery, Penang.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2023
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Street Scene, 1990
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
Choon Ghee brings our attention to a corner view of two storeys colonial shophouses. The painting features hawkers in front of the buildings, providing meals for the community living in the area, and trishaw services. He displays his technique in painting the effect of light and shadows through refined hues of watercolour. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2023
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Hawker Stall, 1985
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
Hawkers provide affordable food to the masses and is one of the many themes Choon Ghee has worked on in his oeuvre. His paintings reflect his mastery of depicting spaces, with deft brushstroke and lines influenced by Chinese ink painting. Dated 1985, Choon Ghee brings the scene of a humble food stall to life in this exquisite composition executed in subdued hues. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2023
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - 2010) Kek Lok Si Temple, 1981
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
A centre of Buddhist knowledge and teachings, Kek Lok Si temple is a marvellous feat of architecture, built on a hill in Ayer Hitam, Penang. Choon Ghee highlights the seven storey pagoda - an innovative 100 feet high structure featuring design elements from Chinese, Burmese and Thai architecture. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 06, 2023
A MALAYSIAN WATERCOLOUR BY TAN CHOON GHEE (1930-2010) DATED 1980
Est: $600 - $800
A MALAYSIAN WATERCOLOUR BY TAN CHOON GHEE (1930-2010) DATED 1980 Watercolour on paper depicting an old house and streetscape, signed Choon Ghee and dated 1980. Unmounted. 45.5cm high, 30.25cm wide
Leonard Joel
Mar. 05, 2023
TAN CHOON GHEE : Mosque in Penang, 1982
Est: RM5,000 - RM10,000
Tan Choon Ghee was a master in capturing buildings, shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee created pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artists.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
TAN CHOON GHEE : Mosque in Penang, 1982
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
Tan Choon Ghee was a master in capturing buildings, shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee created pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artists.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 06, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - 2010) Penang Street Scene, 1991
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
Scenes of life on the streets of Penang featuring its remarkable, time worn building faÃ§ades surrounded with local people were themes embraced by Choon Ghee. These revered compositions provide a glimpse of the character of the city and its fascinating history. Executed in delicate watercolours in a horizontal arrangement, Choon Ghee invites us to enter the picture containing views that were familiar to his heart. Trishaws which were used for transport on narrow streets are being stationed at the side. He brings to life a corner of a street on a sunlit afternoon filled with leisurely activities between a group of men, focusing on the camaraderie of the local community. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Nov. 06, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - 2010) Hawker Stall, 1978
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
Choon Ghee illustrates the comforting pleasures of authentic hawker food whilst surrounded by trees in a breezy, laid-back atmosphere in the open air. Places such as these hawker stalls with old style recipes ignites precious memories from the older days, forging a special connection to our homeland. It is truly a memorable experience, one that could not be easily replicated in urbanised cities. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 28, 2022
TAN CHOON GHEE : Penang Scene, 1982
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Tan Choon Ghee was a master in capturing buildings, shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee created pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artists.
KLAS Art Auction
Jul. 17, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 – 2010) Kampung, 1962
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
Treasured Penang artist Tan Choon Ghee often revels in capturing hidden gems of the island city. On offer is a scene of a village near the riverside looking serene and breathtakingly pleasing for the eyes to enjoy. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jul. 17, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 – 2010) Penang Street Scene, 1994
Est: RM1,800 - RM3,200
In his works, this Penang-born artist frequently depicts the island's natural splendour. Perhaps this is a scene from Gurney Drive. A well-known street noted for its cuisine, fishing harbour, and other attractions. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 27, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - 2010) London, 1961
Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000
Treasured Penang artist Tan Choon Ghee often revels in capturing hidden gems of the island city. Unlike the rest, this piece on offer is a scene of the bustling city of London. People are seen walking in every direction minding their own business. This piece is breathtakingly pleasing for the eyes to admire as London is also among the oldest great cities in the world. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 27, 2022
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - 2010) Kek Lok Si Temple, 1991
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee captures the immersive view of Kek Lok Si (Temple of Paradise), one of the biggest Buddhist complexes in Southeast Asia. Situated on a side of Penang Hill, the iconic landmark contains beautiful pavilions, statues, and pagodas. This serene mountain landscape is executed with refinement, accompanied with lush green hues which suggest tranquillity at its best. The scene is dominated by the monumental temple, in comparison with the two small figures walking up the steeply uphill, creating a sense of awe. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2021
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Village I & II, 1959
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee often revels in capturing hidden gems of the island city. On offer is a scene of a village near the riverside looking serene and breathtakingly pleasing for the eyes to enjoy. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 22, 2021
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Playing In The Courtyard, Penang, 1993
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Throughout his lifetime, Penang legendary watercolorist Tan Choon Ghee sought inspiration from the streets of Penang, creating a body of work that captures the livelihood and daily activities of life on the island. This piece is illustrated in charming colours which depicts a group of people enjoying their activities. The serene hues suggest tranquillity at its best. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 21, 2021
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Untitled, 1982
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Street scenes of Penang heritage buildings are well-known subjects of acclaimed artist Tan Choon Ghee. Two storey terraced shophouses containing elements such as ventilated windows, ceramic air vents, five-foot passageways and handcrafted signage boards are painted with detail. People from the street including the iconic trishaw driver are seen among the artist’s visual record of daily scenes. The place evokes nostalgia and collective memories linked to the shophouse, an important component of the city. Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Dec. 03, 2020
TAN CHOON GHEE (1930-2010) Landscape oil on canvas laid on board 53 x 177 c
Est: $260,000 - $360,000
TAN CHOON GHEE (1930-2010) Landscape oil on canvas laid on board 53 x 177 cm. (20 7/8 x 69 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2020
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Chartered Bank, 1985
Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee revels in capturing the bustling streets of the island city. People seems busy doing their daily activities. The serene hues suggest tranquillity at its best. It is always busy in front of the Chartered Bank. The architectural beauty is well captured. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 23, 2020
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Untitled, 1984
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee often revels in capturing hidden gems of the island city. On offer here is a familiar sight of a temple that can be found scattered in the hearts of Penang. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous solo shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 15, 2020
Tan Choon Ghee (b. Penang, 1930 - d. 2010) Hong Kong, 1973
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,600
This piece by Penang legendary watercolorist Tan Choon Ghee is illustrated in a monochromatic manner which depicts a scene of a calming river somewhere in Hong Kong. It’s probably sketched during one of travels or solo exhibitions in Hong Kong. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a full time artist. He had held numerous solo shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 01, 2020
TAN CHOON GHEE : Penang, 1989
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
Tan Choon Ghee was a master in capturing buildings, shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintings’ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee created pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia. Tan Choon Ghee was considered one of the most established Malaysian artists. He obtained his training in art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1951, before continuing his studies at the Slade School of Art in the United Kingdom in 1958, where he was awarded scholarships from the West Germany Government and Australian Broadcasting Commission.
KLAS Art Auction
Nov. 03, 2019
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - d. 2010) Untitled, 1990; 1988; 1964
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,500
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee revels in capturing the bustling streets of the island city. On offer here is a familiar sight that still exists in Penang today – makeshift hawker stalls and a cycle rickshaw or ‘beca’. Tan’s illustrations are like a time capsule, transporting the viewers to yesteryears but simultaneously present in time. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Nov. 03, 2019
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - d. 2010) Untitled, 1982
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
The festive air is obvious from the jostling crowd outside the Penang Kwan Im Teng (Goddess of Mercy Temple) with the ‘action’ taken at the inverted ‘V’ junction of Stewart Lane and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, with devotees buying prayer paraphernalia from the side stalls. The temple is the oldest temple in Penang, being built in 1728 – only the Cheng Hoon Teng in Malacca is older (built: 1645). The unusually larger crowd could only stem from a festive occasion, like one of the three birthdays of the temple’s guardian deity, Kuan Im, which falls on the 19th day of the 2nd, 6th and 9th Chinese lunar months. Or more unlikely, the Jade Emperor’s Birthday, which falls on the 9th day of the Chinese lunar new year, as there would hardly be space to swing a cat. This was a time when devotees could still take joss-sticks into the premises, as now devotees have to pray and leave the jossticks or paper in the front compound, after completion of renovations a few years ago. But here you get the classic Tan Choon Ghee watercolour touches of draughtsmanship and the gentle fall of shadows, with the negative space of the trishaw peddlers waiting on the lower left. And this, from his more sought-after mid-1980s period.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2019
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - d. 2010) Rest, 1964; 1963
Est: RM1,500 - RM2,800
On offer is a pair of sketches by prolific painter Tan Choon Ghee depicting anonymous figures at rest. Laying on the ground, the tired bodies could belong to construction workers who would normally take naps during their short breaks. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. In 2017, Tan’s wife, Madam Kam Hye Sin, has entrusted Penang State Art Gallery to be the permanent custodian of 124 artworks created between 1958 and 2000.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2019
Tan Choon Ghee (b. 1930 - d. 2010) Market Scene, 1989
Est: RM2,200 - RM4,000
Treasured Penang artist, Tan Choon Ghee revels in capturing the bustling streets of the island city. On offer here is a familiar sight that still exists in Penang today - makeshift hawker stalls and a cycle rickshaw or ‘beca’. Created in 1989, Tan’s illustration is like a time capsule, transporting the viewers to yesteryears but at the same time present in time. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (PSAG) (2014). In 2017, Tan’s wife, Madam Kam Hye Sin, has entrusted PSAG to be the permanent custodian of 124 artworks created between 1958 and 2000. Entitled Resonance Of The Magical Moments - Donation From The Estate Of Tan Choon Ghee, the exhibition was curated by Lee Khai. REFERENCE Tan Choon Ghee Retrospective (1957-1992), Penang State Art Gallery, 2000. Late Artist’s Collection In Good Hands, Chong Kah Yuan, The Star Online, September 20, 2017.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 26, 2019
TAN CHOON GHEE (MALAYSIA, 1930-2010) Street Scene oil on board 70 x 45 cm. (27 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
TAN CHOON GHEE (MALAYSIA, 1930-2010) Street Scene signed and dated 'CHOON GHEE 1979' (lower right) oil on board 70 x 45 cm. (27 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.) Painted in 1979
Christie's
Mar. 17, 2019
PENANG, JELUTONG - Tan Choon Ghee
Est: RM8,000 - RM10,000
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The Edge Auction
Mar. 17, 2019
FRUIT STALL - Tan Choon Ghee
Est: RM8,000 - RM10,000
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The Edge Auction
Mar. 17, 2019
KAMPUNG SCENE - Tan Choon Ghee
Est: RM4,500 - RM8,000
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The Edge Auction
Oct. 28, 2018
TAN CHOON GHEE (b. 1930 - d. 2010) Untitled, 1987
Est: RM1,800 - RM3,300
This piece by Penang legendary watercolorist Tan Choon Ghee is illustrated in a monochromatic manner which depicts a group of people enjoying their evening activities overlooking the sea. The serene hues suggests tranquility at its best. Tan Choon Ghee completed his secondary education from Chung Ling high school in 1948 and graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1951. He then attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1957 to 1959. He had received a German government painting scholarship and an Australian government television set design scholarship. He had worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcast Ltd in Hong Kong prior to becoming a fulltime artist. He had held numerous one man shows with his first in 1956 at the Hooi Ann Association, Penang followed by in 1958, 1962 and 1963 organised by the British Council, Penang; National Library in Singapore (1962 and 1970); Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur (1983 and 1993) among others. Tan had also been honoured with two retrospective exhibitions in 1996 and 2000; a tribute show in Kuala Lumpur (2009) and a recent posthumous solo exhibition titled A Lifetime Of Drawings showcasing his sketchbooks and paper works at the Penang State Art Gallery (2014).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Oct. 07, 2018
TAN CHOON GHEE (Malaysian 1930-2010) A PAINTING, "Market Scene with Rickshaw,"
Est: $300 - $500
TAN CHOON GHEE (Malaysian 1930-2010) A PAINTING, "Market Scene with Rickshaw," watercolor on paper, signed and dated L/R, 1982. 9" x 22"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jul. 08, 2018
TAN CHOON GHEE London, 1981
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Watercolourist, Tan Choon Ghee, captures in his spectacular fashion, the atmosphere and the goings on of the bustling streets of London in 1981. He captures the buildings, the shops, landscapes and tiny, miniscule details. By infusing the Chinese classical paintingsÕ calligraphic brushstrokes and the British watercolour approach, Tan Choon Ghee creates pieces that are ethereal, desirable and unmitigated in its exquisiteness. With gentle brushstrokes and the way, the ink blends into the white background gives it that faint, misty glow that provides his pieces with an air of nostalgia.
KLAS Art Auction
Apr. 29, 2018
TAN CHOON GHEE (b. 1930 - d. 2010) UNTITLED, 1987, Watercolour on paper
Est: RM1,500 - RM2,800
This piece by Penang’s legendary watercolourist Tan Choon Ghee utilizes contrast to wonderful effect; his figures standing out. We see members of the community gathering after a long day, some resting, some chitchatting.Choon Ghee was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore, graduating in 1951, and continued his studies at the Slade School of Art in London, graduating in 1969. After receiving a German Government painting scholarship and an Australian Government TV set design scholarship, he worked for TV Singapore and TV Broadcasting Ltd in Hong Kong. But he gave up a cushy job to go full time into painting at the end of 1967, and never looked back. He was given a retrospective by The Art Gallery Penang in 1992, and a grander one chronicling his works from 1957 to 2000 by the Penang State Art Gallery in 2000.
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