LOT 41
ONG KIM SENG
B. Singapore, 1945
Yunnan, China, 1992
Watercolour on paper
55 x 74 cm
Signed, titled and dated “KSeng Yunnan, China ‘92” on lower left
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Singapore
RM 14,000 – 25,000
A beautifully atmospheric work from Ong Kim Seng’s travels through China, Yunnan, China captures the quiet character of an everyday market scene with remarkable warmth and immediacy. A solitary vendor sits behind a richly stocked stall, surrounded by jars, produce and sundry goods,while the weathered architecture and softly filtered light evoke the timeless charm of old Yunnan. Ong’s sensitive handling of light, shadow and earthy tones gives the scene a strong sense of place, while his spontaneous brushwork retains the freshness of a moment observed first-hand.Born in Singapore in 1945, Ong Kim Seng is a celebrated, largely self taught watercolourist renowned for his lyrical depictions of landscapes, architecture and everyday life.