Lot 68 | 15 August 2021

 

 

 

LOT 68

TEW NAI TONG

B. Selangor, 1936 – 2013

Harvesting, 2001

Signed “Naitong” on lower left
Inscribed artist, dimension, title and year on the verso

Oil on canvas

61 x 46 cm

Comes from the Estate of the artist and the lot comes complete with a signed copy of consignment agreement executed between KLAS and the Estate

RM 7,000 – RM 14,000

Tew Nai Tong’s significant “squinty eyes” expressions on his subjects in all his artworks depict the contentment and happiness that come from having a good family relationship and peaceful and harmonious environment. With that in mind, this piece brings about a mood that is serene, joyous and all about contentment. A group of corn farmers are seen about their antics harvesting fresh corn, as illustrated by their bags of their reap and a pile of corn strewn on the ground. Tew Nai Tong’s ‘squinty eyes’ are evident here, especially on the lady on the foreground who seems to emanate contentment with her life.