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Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art August 2020
LOT 004
Khalil Ibrahim — 3 Ladies On The Beach; Untitled
Khalil Ibrahim
b. 1934 – 2018
3 Ladies On The Beach; Untitled, 1996
Estimate
RM 1,600 – RM 3,200
Realised price
RM 2,128
Details
- Signed, dated ‘K.Ibrahim 96’ (lower right) and inscribed ‘A/P’ (lower left)
- Etching on paper
- 24.5 x 32cm (plate), 28 x 35cm (sheet); 16 x 22cm (plate), 20 x 24cm (sheet)
Sale
Aug 23, 2020
1:00 PM GMT+8
Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur
Buyer's Premium 12%
Provenance
- Private collection, Selangor
Description
Here, 2 intricate etching works by Khalil Ibrahim are on offer. One of the works depict three charming ladies of the east coast engaging in daily activities. The other is an experimental abstract composition rendered with graceful and flowing lines. Khalil Ibrahim was a highly skilled and versatile artist, who was adept in acrylic, watercolour, batik and etchings.
His works have been collected by the National Museum in Singapore, Fukuoka Museum of Art in Japan, New South Wales Museum of Art in Sydney, Royal National Art Gallery of Jordan, National Art Gallery Malaysia, and Bank Negara Malaysia Museum & Art Gallery.
