There was an article about the auction prices of our Malaysian artists’ artworks published on The Edge Weekly’s recent issue. At the top of the list is the late Datuk Ibrahim Hussein, whose art piece were sold for RM797,500. According to The Edge Galerie, the information was gathered from selected auction houses and private galleries. All auction prices include a buyer’s premium. The conversion rates listed are based on the date of sale. Here are the impressive artworks created by our home-grown artists which were sold for over RM150k at auction.
1) Late Datuk Ibrahim Hussein
Artwork title: Red, Orange & Core
Year: 1984
Size: 198.3cm x 271.4cm
Record price: RM797,500
2) Latiff Mohidin
Artwork title: Seascape
Year: 2013
Size: 166cm x 110.5cm
Record price: RM572,000
3) Late Chia Yu Chian
Artwork title: By the River
Year: 1954
Size: 65cm x 80cm
Record price: HK$687,500 (RM378,751)
4) Chang Fee Ming
Artwork title: Mandalay
Year: 1993
Size: 56cm x 76cm
Record price: RM255,924
5) Yong Mun Sen
Artwork title: Looking at Kedah Point from Penang Beach
Year: 1946
Size: 100cm x 138cm
Record price: HK$562,500 (RM233,023)
6) Awang Damit
Artwork title: Apa Khabar Ledang (Essence of Culture series)
Year: 1992
Size: 183.5cm x 81cm (each), 183.5cm x 162cm (diptych)
Record price: HK$437,500 (RM206,430)
7) Ahmad Zakil Anwar
Artwork title: Angkor 2
Year: 2006
Size: 66cm x 198cm
Record price: HK$427,500 (RM184,638)
8) Jalaini Abu Hassan
Artwork title: Halal
Year: 2007
Size: 152cm x 152cm
Record price: HK$391,500 (RM169,090)
9) Datuk Hoessein Enas
Artwork title: Morning Mist 5
Year: 1992
Size: 121cm x 90cm
Record price: RM198,000
10) Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal
Artwork title: Gunung Ledang Series (Cherryvale)
Year: 1985
Size: 91cm x 91cm
Record price: RM187,000
11) Datuk Chuah Thean Teng
Artwork title: Gotong Royong
Year: c.1955
Size: 90cm x 76.5cm
Record price: HK$325,000 (RM171,207)
