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Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art October 2023
LOT 003
A. B. Ibrahim — By The River
A. B. Ibrahim
b. 1925 – 1977
By The River, undated
Estimate
RM 2,500 – RM 5,000
Realised price
RM 3,136
Details
- Signed (lower left)
- Watercolour on paper
- 27 x 37cm (each), set of 2
Sale
Oct 1, 2023
1:00 PM GMT+8
Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur
Buyer's Premium 12%
Provenance
- Private collection, Kuala Lumpur
Description
A romantic depiction of the peaceful evening skyline by the river is conveyed with depth, enhanced with magnetic shades of rustic colours. Expressing sentiments on nature, the details of the landscape are perfectly balanced, capturing the picturesque atmosphere. 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.
