Koeh Sia Yong Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Koeh Sia Yong Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 17, 2024
KOEH SIA YONG | Two Balinese Girls
Est: S$9,000 - S$12,000
60 x 50 cm ; 75 x 65 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed lower right ; signed and dated Bali 2008 verso 許錫勇《两个巴厘岛女孩》2008年作油彩画布款识：Koeh（右下）Koeh sia yong 2008 Bali（画背）
33 Auction
Aug. 25, 2024
Koeh Sia Yong (b. 1938) Untitled, 1995
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
A beautiful Muslim lady is enjoying her quality time browsing a book. A versatile Singapore second-generation artist, Koeh Sia Yong is known for his paintings of figures (portraits), landscapes, Singapore river scenes, street scenes and still-lifes. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore's cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961). The Koeh Sia Yong Art Museum in Singapore features around 200 of his works.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Koeh Sia Yong (b. 1938) Bali Landscape, 1994
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
The enchanting architecture of Bali is finely expressed here through the artist's fluid brushwork and depiction of light radiating across the temple grounds. Central to Balinese architecture are traditional philosophical concepts regarding forms and spatial division. This landscape illustrates the majestic gateway of a traditional temple along with its intricate tiered structure. Working with the medium of oil paints, his subjects often include the people and landscapes of Southeast Asia. A versatile Singapore second-generation artist, Koeh Sia Yong is known for his paintings of figures (portraits), landscapes, Singapore river scenes, street scenes and still-lifes. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore's cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961). The Koeh Sia Yong Art Museum in Singapore features around 200 of his works.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Koeh Sia Yong (b. 1938) Bali, 1994
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
A calm atmosphere pervades the scene marked by enchanting tree branches around the temple, as testament to methods in which Balinese architecture strove to be in harmony with the surroundings. The distinctive architecture is influenced by the people's way of life and traditional philosophical concepts regarding forms and spatial division. Working with the medium of oil paints, the artist's subjects often include the people and landscapes of Southeast Asia. A versatile Singapore second-generation artist, Koeh Sia Yong is known for his paintings of figures (portraits), landscapes, Singapore river scenes, street scenes and still-lifes. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore's cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961). The Koeh Sia Yong Art Museum in Singapore features around 200 of his works.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2024
KOEH Sia Yong (Singapore b.1938), Singapore River, 1983., Oil on Canvas, 59x90cm
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KOEH, Sia Yong (Singapore b.1938) Singapore River, 1983. Signed lower left. Oil on Canvas 59x90cm
Davidson Auctions
Mar. 05, 2023
KOEH SIA YONG: Market Scene, 2005
Est: RM8,000 - RM12,000
Born in 1938, Koeh Sia Yong is a second-generation Singaporean artist who has dedicated his life to creating spectacular art capturing his environment and its occupants. An acclaimed artist, Koeh’s works are highly sought after by collectors, including the Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore, UOB and Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. Nanyang Academy of Fine Art graduate Koeh was a key member of the now-defunct Equator Society, whose members promoted social realism in Singapore and often produced work that drew attention to the everyday conditions of the working class and the poor. Koeh has been an illustrator and artist for over 50 years. Known for his unique artistic style and excellent painting techniques, he is one of Singapore’s most outstanding artists today. His work is widely exhibited, and he is involved in the commercial development of art through magazines, art catalogues and political cartoons. The artist is most known for his oil painting depictions of rich culture scenes of Southeast Asia through bold and unrestrained brushstrokes.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 28, 2022
KOEH SIA YONG : Market Scene, 2005
Est: RM13,000 - RM22,000
Born in 1938, Koeh Sia Yong is a second-generation Singaporean artist who has dedicated his life to creating spectacular art capturing his environment and its occupants. An acclaimed artist, Koeh’s works are highly sought after by collectors, including the Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore, UOB and Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. Nanyang Academy of Fine Art graduate Koeh was a key member of the now-defunct Equator Society, whose members promoted social realism in Singapore and often produced work that drew attention to the everyday conditions of the working class and the poor. Koeh has been an illustrator and artist for over 50 years. Known for his unique artistic style and excellent painting techniques, he is one of Singapore’s most outstanding artists today. His work is widely exhibited, and he is involved in the commercial development of art through magazines, art catalogues and political cartoons. The artist is most known for his oil painting depictions of rich culture scenes of Southeast Asia through bold and unrestrained brushstrokes.
KLAS Art Auction
Aug. 21, 2022
KOEH SIA YONG | Cameron Highland
Est: Rp60,000,000 - Rp80,000,000
61 x 75 cm; 76.2 x 91.4 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed lower left 許錫勇《金马仑高原》油彩画布款识：Koeh Sia Yong（左下）
33 Auction
Aug. 21, 2022
KOEH SIA YONG | Seated Balinese Dancer
Est: Rp70,000,000 - Rp100,000,000
76 x 60.5 cm; 95.5 x 80.5 cm (with frame) oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 97 lower right 許錫勇《坐着的巴厘岛舞者》1997年作油彩画布画框
33 Auction
Jul. 17, 2022
Koeh Sia Yong (b. Singapore, 1938) Untitled, 1995
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
As part of the pioneering group of the second-generation artists in Singapore, Koeh Sia Yong is known for a diverse range of subjects portraying the landscape and culture of Southeast Asia. His work is characterised by realistic and expressive approaches, featuring themes such as Balinese dancers, streetscapes, and flowers. In this eye-catching work, the artist used an interplay of brushstrokes which successfully captures the pose and expression of the sitter filled with beautiful colours and emotion. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore’s cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 29, 2022
KOEH SIA YONG : Market Scene, 2005
Est: RM13,000 - RM22,000
Born in 1938, Koeh Sia Yong is a second-generation Singaporean artist who has dedicated his life to creating spectacular art capturing his environment and its occupants. An acclaimed artist, Koeh's works are highly sought after by collectors, including the Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore, UOB and Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. Nanyang Academy of Fine Art graduate Koeh was a key member of the now-defunct Equator Society, whose members promoted social realism in Singapore and often produced work that drew attention to the everyday conditions of the working class and the poor. Koeh has been an illustrator and artist for over 50 years. Known for his unique artistic style and excellent painting techniques, he is one of Singapore's most outstanding artists today. His work is widely exhibited, and he is involved in the commercial development of art through magazines, art catalogues and political cartoons. The artist is most known for his oil painting depictions of rich culture scenes of Southeast Asia through bold and unrestrained brushstrokes.
KLAS Art Auction
Dec. 05, 2021
Koeh Sia Yong (b. Singapore, 1938) Norshira, 1995
Est: RM9,000 - RM16,000
Overlooking the gorgeous scenery of the sea, a little girl covered with deep blue coloured batik sarong is calmly seated on the boat enjoying the sea breeze. Perhaps the girl’s name is Norshira. A sweet name complemented her short hair and cute features. For this versatile Singapore second-generation artist, figures (portraits) and nudes, landscapes, Singapore River scenes, street scenes and still-lifes are some of his favourite subjects to paint. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore’s cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Aug. 23, 2020
Koeh Sia Yong (b. Singapore, 1938) Roses, 1994
Est: RM27,500 - RM45,000
The passion of love tempered with grace and femininity springs from the crowded bouquet of red and pink roses in a glass vase. The bloom is staggered with one or two in clasped buds while some petals seem to have withered in surrender onto the mantle top. For all the efflorescence and beauty, its thorny stems spell danger. Still, the fragrance lingers. Roses may not be as popular as say lotus, peonies or Chrysanthemum in Chinese culture but the pervasion of Western influence has made roses a sought-after item during Chap Goh Meh, the Chinese Valentine Day, instead of the tradition of throwing mandarin oranges. For the versatile Singapore second-generation artist, flower paintings in the Western mould are one of his favourites apart from figures (and portraits) and nudes, landscapes, Singapore River scenes, street scenes and still-lifes in oil, acrylic, watercolours and woodcuts. Koeh Sia Yong is one of the few surviving stalwarts of Singapore’s cult Equator Art Society (formerly Chinese Research Society) which had a huge impact with its Social Realism narratives, and Koeh particularly for Persecution (1963) and murals for the Sentosa Wax Museum on the atrocities of the Japanese Occupation. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, specialising in Western Painting in 1958, and worked as graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and movie billboard painter for Shaw Brothers. He is also known for his dossier on the Bukit Ho Swee squatter settlement fire (May 25, 1961).
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
May. 26, 2019
KOEH SIA YONG (SINGAPORE, B. 1938) Singapore River oil on canvas 75 x 100.5 cm. (29 1/2 x 39 5/8 in.)
Est: $80,000 - $100,000
KOEH SIA YONG (SINGAPORE, B. 1938) Singapore River signed and dated 'koeh 88' (lower right); signed, titled and inscribed 'KOEH SIA YONG SINGAPORE RIVER COIL 101.5 x 76 cm 98061' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 75 x 100.5 cm. (29 1/2 x 39 5/8 in.) Painted in 1988
Christie's
Nov. 04, 2018
KOEH SIA YONG | Lilies
Est: S$8,000 - S$10,000
76 x 61 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 92 lower right
33 Auction
Nov. 04, 2018
KOEH SIA YONG | Singapore River
Est: S$3,000 - S$4,500
60 x 80 cm oil on canvas signed lower left
33 Auction
Nov. 04, 2018
KOEH SIA YONG | Paradise in Bali
Est: S$10,000 - S$15,000
91.5 x 122 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 96 lower right; signed in English and Chinese, titled in Chinese, dated 1996 and inscribed with medium and size verso
33 Auction
May. 20, 2018
KOEH SIA YONG | Singapore RIver
Est: S$8,000 - S$12,000
70 x 60 cm oil on canvas , framed signed and dated 09 lower left; signed and dated 09 verso 許錫勇《新加坡河》2009 年作油彩畫布款識：Koh 09（左下）KoehSY 09（畫背）
33 Auction
Feb. 04, 2018
KOEH SIA YONG | Bali Nude
Est: S$4,000 - S$6,000
75 x 90.5 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 97 lower right 許錫勇《峇里島風情》1997 油彩畫布款識：Koh 97（右下）
33 Auction
Oct. 15, 2017
KOEH SIA YONG | Chinatown
Est: S$3,600 - S$4,800
76 x 91 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated 06 lower right 許錫勇《牛車水》2006 油彩畫布款識：Koeh 06（右下）
33 Auction
May. 28, 2017
KOEH SIA YONG (SINGAPORE, B. 1938) CHINATOWN
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
KOEH SIA YONG (SINGAPORE, B. 1938) CHINATOWN oil on canvas 75 x 90.5 cm. (29 1/2 x 35 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 27, 2016
KOEH SIA YONG SINGAPORE, B. 1938) SINGAPORE RIVER oil on canvas 76 x 102 cm
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
KOEH SIA YONG SINGAPORE, B. 1938) SINGAPORE RIVER oil on canvas 76 x 102 cm. 29 7/8 x 40 1/8 in.)
Christie's