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Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art January 2024
LOT 001
A. B. Ibrahim — Fishermen At Work
A. B. Ibrahim
b. 1925 – 1977
Fishermen At Work, undated
Estimate
RM 1,200 – RM 2,200
Realised price
RM 1,344
Details
- Watercolour on paper
- 27 x 38cm
Sale
Jan 14, 2024
1:00 PM GMT+8
Ken Gallery, Menara Ken TTDI
Buyer's Premium 12%
Provenance
- Private collection, Kuala Lumpur
Description
A.B. Ibrahim's enigmatic riverscape demonstrates the livelihood and transportation of people by boats, offering a glimpse into the routines of daily life. A.B. Ibrahim held a solo exhibition in Dewan Besar Perniagaan Cina, Ipoh in 1962. Group exhibitions include exhibitions of Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Singapore (1945-1970), Penang Trade Fair (1948), and 4th Malayan Artists Association Exhibition, British Council, Kuala Lumpur (1958). He was the founder member of Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Malaya based in Singapore.
