LOT 80
RAPHAEL SCOTT AHBENG
B. Sarawak, 1939 – 2019
Bloom, 1994
Watercolour on paper
56 x 38 cm
Signed, titled and dated “Bloom RSA ‘94” on lower right
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 2,500 – 3,500
Raphael Scott Ahbeng was a respected Malaysian artist whose works were celebrated for their expressive use of colour and painterly sensitivity. Throughout his career, he explored both representational and abstract themes, drawing inspiration from the natural world and translating it into compositions imbued with emotion and vitality. Painted in 1994, Bloom is a fine example of his lyrical approach, where a vibrant floral arrangement becomes a poetic meditation on beauty, renewal, and the fleeting rhythms of life. Rich in colour and atmosphere, the composition bursts with an abundance of flowers rendered in inviting pink tones, complemented by delicate washes and subtle tonal variations that create a sense of freshness and movement. The work reflects the artist’s enduring ability to transform familiar subjects into evocative visual experiences that continue to resonate with collectors today.