Keng Kwang Choo Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Keng Kwang Choo Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 12, 2024
Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, b. 1931), Abstract composition, 1967, oil on canvas, 30 x 40in (76 x 102cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Choo Keng Kwang (Singapore, b. 1931) Abstract composition, 1967 oil on canvas signed lower right K KWANG and dated
Andrew Jones Auctions
Mar. 23, 2024
CHOO KENG KWANG | Singapore Skyline, 1975
Est: S$13,000 - S$15,000
Oil on canvas: 71 x 117 cm Signed and dated, lower right: K. Kwang 1975
Global Auction
Nov. 29, 2023
CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) - Painting of Hainan Street
Est: $120,000 - $220,000
CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Painting of Hainan Street oil on canvas 71 x 97 cm. (28 x 38 1⁄4 in.)
Christie's
Jul. 17, 2022
Choo Keng Kwang (b. Singapore, 1931 - 2019) Floating, 1968
Est: RM25,000 - RM45,000
On land or water, the conditions of living and making a living are worlds apart. While exposed to the same weather conditions, the terrain and modes of transport are different though certain vessels are amphibious. But there is a romance over the floating world, with boats now thankfully propeller driven instead of the manual oar, that affords mobility and trading opportunities. For some, the boats are both a mobile home and an office. Choo Keng Kwang likes to envelope his floating world in greenish hues, to set a late-day mood and to exert a kind of Turner atmospheric treatment. In many parts of Southeast Asia, people live like water gypsies in floating villages of huts built on stilts, while others just ply their wares on their boats circumventing the congested roads. After taking afternoon classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) while studying at the Catholic High School, he served as principal of Sin Hua School and taught at NAFA before retiring as head of Art Education in 1986. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 1976 and Long Service Award in 1986. He won 1st Prize in the Asia-Africa Art Around The World competition and the 1983 National Day award, and was invited to take part in the Sultan of Brunei’s 47th birthday art exhibition in July 1993. His collectors include former China Chairman Mao Zedong, former Egypt president Anwar Sadat, former Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong, and moon-landing astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2021
Choo Keng Kwang
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
(Singapore, 1931 - 2019 ) Large and exceptional oil on canvas of doves in cherry blossom signed at the canvas and on verso with date of July 1982. Very good, well cared for condition. W47 1/2" H32" (without frame) The current owner spent a great deal of her time collecting around the world but most of her time was spent buying around Washington, DC in the 1970 and 80s.
Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
Dec. 03, 2020
CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Chinatown - Smith Street oil on canvas 71 x 97
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
CHOO KENG KWANG (1931-2019) Chinatown - Smith Street oil on canvas 71 x 97 cm. (28 x 35 7/8 in.)
Christie's
Jun. 05, 2019
Keng Kwang Choo (1931-) 'Asian women', unsigned, canvas. 60 x 73 cm. Verso: signed and dated '72 on a seperate piece of canvas (attached on stretcher).
Est: €400 - €600
Keng Kwang Choo (1931-) 'Asian women', unsigned, canvas. 60 x 73 cm. Verso: signed and dated '72 on a seperate piece of canvas (attached on stretcher).
Zeeuws Veilinghuis
Mar. 24, 2019
Choo Keng Kwang (b. 1931) Floating, 1968
Est: RM30,000 - RM50,000
On land or water, the conditions of living and making a living are worlds apart. While exposed to the same weather conditions, the terrain and modes of transport are different though certain vessels are amphibious. But there is a romance over the floating world, with boats now thankfully propeller-driven instead of the manual oar, that afford mobility and trading opportunities. For some, the boats are both a mobile home and an office. Choo Keng Kwang likes to envelope his floating world in greenish hues, to set a late-day mood and also to exert a kind of Turner atmospheric treatment. In many parts of Southeast Asia, people live like water gypsies in floating villages of hutments built on stilts, while others just ply their wares on their boats circumventing the oft congested roads. Artist and educationist, Choo Keng Kwang is the Grand Old Man of Singapore Art. Turning 88 in June, Choo suffers from deteriorating eyesight. After taking afternoon classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) while studying at the Catholic High School, he served as principal of Sin Hua School and taught at NAFA before retiring as head of Art Education in 1986. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 1976 and Long Service Award in 1986. He won 1st Price in the Asia-Africa Art Around The World competition and the 1983 National Day award, and was invited to take part in the Sultan of Bruneiâs 47th birthday art exhibition in July 1993. His collectors include former China Chairman Mao Zedong, former Egypt president Anwar Sadat, former Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong, and moon-landing astronaut Neil Armstrong. 70 x 95cm
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Nov. 04, 2018
CHOO KENG KWANG | Untitled (Peace and Harmony)
Est: S$18,000 - S$28,000
81 x 122 cm oil on board, framed signed and dated 95 lower right
33 Auction
May. 20, 2018
CHOO KENG KWANG | Catch of The Day
Est: S$12,000 - S$18,000
56 x 91.5 cm oil on canvas, framed signed lower right 朱慶光《豐收的一天》油彩畫布款識：K. KWANG（右下）
33 Auction
Jan. 28, 2018
Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Three Cockatoos, 1982
Est: RM38,000 - RM70,000
Choo Keng Kwang, Three Cockatoos, 1982, Oil on masonite board 80 x 122 cm
KLAS Art Auction
Oct. 15, 2017
CHOO KENG KWANG | Koi
Est: S$12,000 - S$16,000
60 x 90 cm oil on canvas, laid on board signed lower right 朱慶光《錦鯉》油彩畫布木板款識：K. KWANG（右下）
33 Auction
Oct. 15, 2017
CHOO KENG KWANG | Harvesting
Est: S$9,000 - S$12,000
96 x 71 cm oil on canvas, framed signed and dated'68 lower right; titled, signed and inscribed with address verso 朱慶光《豐收》1968 油彩畫布款識：K.Kwang '68（右下）Harvesting Choo Kwang Keng 及藝術家地址（背面）
33 Auction
Sep. 05, 2017
Batik Indonesia Forest Scene by Choo Keng Kwang
Est: £1,000 - £1,400
Late 20th century AD. A vibrant painting on hand-dyed batik fabric depicting a girl and two youths gathering fruit from the trees; held in contemporary glazed frame with an engraved metal tag reading 'CHOO KENG KWANG'; the reverse of the panel with stamp for 'MERLIN FRAME MAKER SINGAPORE'. See Choo, Keng Kwang, The Selected Works of Choo Keng Kwang, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2002 for many examples of his works. 4.8 kg, frame 55x85cm, print 46x72cm (21 1/2 x 33 1/2"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK; acquired from a Singapore collector when living in Singapore. Choo Keng Kwang (born 3 June 1931) is a renowned first generation Singapore artist, famous for his scenes of Indonesia and he has many commissions to his credit including from the Singapore Government for use as state gifts to such as President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of China and many others; using his method of preparing dyed fabric with the batik technique of wax and tying, he produces canvases that he then paints upon providing a distinctive style and vibrancy; a copy of an interview with the artist, at the age of 84 years and published in The Epoch Times issue for 19 June-2 July 2015 is included.
TimeLine Auctions
Sep. 05, 2017
Batik Indonesia Beach Scene by Choo Keng Kwang
Est: £1,000 - £1,400
Dated 1971 AD. A vibrant painting on hand-dyed batik fabric depicting a man and woman, seated on a beach at the base of a palm tree, the man drinking from a coconut; held in contemporary frame with board backing to support the fabric with an engraved metal tag reading 'CHOO KENG KWANG' with date below. See Choo, Keng Kwang, The Selected Works of Choo Keng Kwang, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2002 for many examples of his works. 3.6 kg, frame 85x60cm, fabric 75x50cm (33 1/2 x 19 3/4"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK; acquired from a Singapore collector when living in Singapore. Choo Keng Kwang (born 3 June 1931) is a renowned first generation Singapore artist, famous for his scenes of Indonesia and he has many commissions to his credit including from the Singapore Government for use as state gifts to such as President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of China and many others; using his method of preparing dyed fabric with the batik technique of wax and tying, he produces canvases that he then paints upon providing a distinctive style and vibrancy; a copy of an interview with the artist, at the age of 84 years and published in The Epoch Times issue for 19 June-2 July 2015 is included.
TimeLine Auctions
Jul. 30, 2017
Choo Keng Kwang (B. Singapore, 1931) Singapore Skyline, 1976
Est: RM30,000 - RM55,000
Choo Keng Kwang Singapore Skyline, 1976 Oil on canvas 54 x 90 cm
KLAS Art Auction
May. 14, 2017
CHOO KENG KWANG | Two Butterflies
Est: S$7,000 - S$9,000
48.5 x 74 cm | batik dye on cloth | signed lower right and lower left
33 Auction
May. 21, 2016
CHOO KENG KWANG | Doves
Est: S$22,000 - S$28,000
oil on board| 90 x 120 cm| signed in English lower right
33 Auction
Nov. 12, 2013
Toegeschreven aan Choo Keng Kwang (1931-)
Est: €600 - €800
Toegeschreven aan Choo Keng Kwang (1931-) Hanengevecht. Gesigneerd en gedateerd '67 r.o. Doek 54 x 72,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
Dec. 14, 2008
Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean 1931-) Malay Village
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean 1931-) Malay Village Pulau Tukong off Changi 1974 oil on canvas signed 'K. Kwang' lower right 69.5 x 95 cm
Leonard Joel
Nov. 23, 2008
Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean born 1931) China Town
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Choo Keng Kwang (Singaporean born 1931) China Town Smith Street 1976 oil on canvas signed indistictly lower right 69 x 95cm Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne
Leonard Joel