LOT 63
TAN CHOON GHEE
B. Penang, 1930 – 2010
Penang Street Scene, 1993
Watercolour and ink on paper
31 x 47 cm
Signed and dated “Choon Ghee 1993” on lower left
PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1993
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 2,500 – 5,000
Tan Choon Ghee captures the timeless charm of Penang’s streets in this lively watercolour and ink composition. Delicate washes and expressiveink lines bring out the character of the traditional streetscape, architecture and everyday activity, reflecting the artist’s keen observation of Penang’s unique urban heritage. The work possesses the freshness and spontaneity that have made Tan Choon Ghee’s street scenes enduringly evocative.