Lee Kah Yeow Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1901 - d. 1995

Mr Lee Kah Yeow was a Malaysian Lingnan School Chinese ink artist. In 1922, he graduated from the then Shanghai Fine Arts School (Nanjing University of the Arts today) established by Master Liu Haisu, a pioneer of China’s new art movement and modern art education. In 1926, he moved to Malaya (today’s Singapore and Malaysia), where he worked both as an educator and also as an art teacher. Instead of selling, he held a strong principle of donating his artworks exclusively for the benefit of the society, particularly for the Chinese community, thereby earning him a highly respected reputation among the people.

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    • A scroll painting attributed to Lee Kah Yeow [1901
      Sep. 27, 2024

      A scroll painting attributed to Lee Kah Yeow [1901

      Est: £60 - £100

      A scroll painting attributed to Lee Kah Yeow [1901-1995] of The Malaysian Lingnan School. Mostly ink but some red and other pigment in the composition of a bird perched beside fruit. Four-Line inscription with two red seals. Framed and glazed with overall dimensions of 98 x 48cmProvenance: The Property of a Gentleman. From a Private UK Collection.

      Ewbank's
    • LEE KAH YEOW (b. 1901 - d. 1995) Chrysanthemum, 1983
      Jul. 15, 2019

      LEE KAH YEOW (b. 1901 - d. 1995) Chrysanthemum, 1983

      Est: RM1,000 - RM1,500

      LEE KAH YEOW 李家耀 b. China, 1901 – d. Kuala Lumpur, 1995 CHRYSANTHEMUM, 1983 菊花，葵亥年 Signed, dated, inscribed and sealed (upper right) Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll 68 cm x 33 cm Mr Lee Kah Yeow was a Malaysian Lingnan School Chinese ink artist. In 1922, he graduated from the then Shanghai Fine Arts School (Nanjing University of the Arts today) established by Master Liu Haisu, a pioneer of China’s new art movement and modern art education. In 1926, he moved to Malaya (today’s Singapore and Malaysia), where he worked both as an educator and also as an art teacher. Instead of selling, he held a strong principle of donating his artworks exclusively for the benefit of the society, particularly for the Chinese community, thereby earning him a highly respected reputation among the people. 李家耀先生是大马华裔岭南派书画家，于1922年自中国艺术大师刘海粟先生开办的上海美术专门学校（现为南京艺术学院）毕业。1926年，他举家搬迁至新马，从事教育工作的同时也传授艺术课程。他秉持着大公无私的精神，坚决不卖字画，而是将其捐献给社会，发扬华教，实在令人钦佩。

      Younie's Auction
    • LEE KAH YEOW (b. 1901 - d. 1995) Chrysanthemum, 1983
      Jun. 30, 2019

      LEE KAH YEOW (b. 1901 - d. 1995) Chrysanthemum, 1983

      Est: RM1,000 - RM1,500

      LEE KAH YEOW 李家耀 b. China, 1901 – d. Kuala Lumpur, 1995 CHRYSANTHEMUM, 1983 菊花，葵亥年 Signed, dated, inscribed and sealed (upper right) Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll 68 cm x 33 cm Mr Lee Kah Yeow was a Malaysian Lingnan School Chinese ink artist. In 1922, he graduated from the then Shanghai Fine Arts School (Nanjing University of the Arts today) established by Master Liu Haisu, a pioneer of China’s new art movement and modern art education. In 1926, he moved to Malaya (today’s Singapore and Malaysia), where he worked both as an educator and also as an art teacher. Instead of selling, he held a strong principle of donating his artworks exclusively for the benefit of the society, particularly for the Chinese community, thereby earning him a highly respected reputation among the people. 李家耀先生是大马华裔岭南派书画家，于1922年自中国艺术大师刘海粟先生开办的上海美术专门学校（现为南京艺术学院）毕业。1926年，他举家搬迁至新马，从事教育工作的同时也传授艺术课程。他秉持着大公无私的精神，坚决不卖字画，而是将其捐献给社会，发扬华教，实在令人钦佩。

      Younie's Auction
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