LOT 38
CHUAH THEAN TENG, DATO
B. China, 1914 – 2008
Mother and Child, 1970’s
Batik
43 x 43 cm
Private Collection, Australia
Signed “Teng” on lower right
RM 8,000 – 12,000
Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, known as the Father of Batik Art, was a master storyteller. His paintings offered not only a glimpse of the olden days, but also expressed the cultural identity of Malaysians. Complex batik making methods using wax and dyes allowed Teng to create hues that captured the beauty of mother and child in this radiant composition.