Lim Kim Hai Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lim Kim Hai Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 25, 2024
Lim Kim Hai (b. 1950) Togetherness 2, 1996
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
Known as the King of Apples, Lim Kim Hai's talent for painting still life is evident as he succeeds in capturing the freshness and glossy appeal of the fruit. The artist created a realistic depiction of rounded forms and masses of the apples in exquisite colours. His signature close-up observations of apples are further enhanced by the carefully studied light effects, shadows and space. Lim Kim Hai has won several major awards including the Golden Award in the Salon des Artistes Francais, Paris 1982; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale Du Val D'Or, France 1984; Salon de Mantes La Jolie, France, Rotary Club Award 1986; Prix Henri Lehmann - Peinture from Institut de France, Academy des Beaux 1986; Golden and Public Awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains, France 1987. He was educated at the Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1975-1980) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore (1970-1972). After residing in Paris for 17 years, he made a grand return to Malaysia in a solo at the Galeri Maybank in 1992, when his works were price-tagged in the five digits. He also had solos in Singapore, France, Russia, Jordan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand. His latest exhibition Boundless: The Art of Kim Hai Lim was held at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 2018. Lim Kim Hai's E-solo Harmony was held by Vallette Gallery in 2020.
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Aug. 25, 2024
Lim Kim Hai (b. 1950) Three Apples, 1996
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
Lim Kim Hai is known to have portrayed the subject of apples throughout his career. Each apple is skilfully rendered as the artist highlights the distinctive qualities and textures of the fruit. The artist succeeds in creating a vivid still life composition featuring three apples, accentuated with shadows and dynamic curvilinear bands of red, blue and yellow hues. Lim Kim Hai has won several major awards including the Golden Award in the Salon des Artistes Francais, Paris 1982; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale Du Val D'Or, France 1984; Salon de Mantes La Jolie, France, Rotary Club Award 1986; Prix Henri Lehmann - Peinture from Institut de France, Academy des Beaux 1986; Golden and Public Awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains, France 1987. He was educated at the Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1975-1980) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore (1970-1972). After residing in Paris for 17 years, he made a grand return to Malaysia in a solo at the Galeri Maybank in 1992, when his works were price-tagged in the five digits. He also had solos in Singapore, France, Russia, Jordan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand. His latest exhibition Boundless: The Art of Kim Hai Lim was held at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 2018. Lim Kim Hai's E-solo Harmony was held by Vallette Gallery in 2020.
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Jul. 17, 2022
Lim Kim Hai (b. Selangor, 1950) Untitled, 2003
Est: RM60,000 - RM80,000
More than a sense of taste, local tropical fruits offer a sense of place that is closely linked to the soil, vegetation, eating habits and potpourri of colours. After 17 years being based in Paris, Lim Kim Hai, dubbed the Apple King, relocated back home in a major exhibition in Kuala Lumpur in 1992. It’s been three decades and this 2003 still-life brings out the best in the 72-year-old artist in the fruits galore with all splendour of colours, the creased silvery drape and the wooden panel backdrop. Yellow rambutans (Nephelium / appaceum), mangosteens and clementine oranges with the thin peel in green or patchy orange. All these fruits are native to Southeast Asia. The yellow rambutan is more leathery and slightly bigger than the red variety, while its flesh does not stick easily to the under skin. The mangosteen is in dark purple, and has succulent white pulps inside. They represent identity the way apples, olives, avocado and grapes grow in other climes. Lim Kim Hai was the toast in Paris before deciding to return to Malaysia in 1992, and 2002 for good. His notable awards include the Golden Award in the Salon des Artistes Francais, Paris (1982), the Silver Award in the Salon Internationale Du Val D’Or, France (1984), the Salon de Mantes La Jolie, France, Rotary Club Award (1986), the Prix Henri Lehmann – Peinture from Institut de France, Academy des Beaux (1986) and the Golden and Public Awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains, France (1987). No mean feat in Paris with its stringent standards. After graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1972, he furthered his studies at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1975-1980), and decided to stay put.
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Jul. 17, 2022
Lim Kim Hai (b. Selangor, 1950) Sheep Grazing In Summer, 1980s
Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000
On offer here is a beautiful scenery depicting sheep scattered around in groups grazing freely from the vast landscape. There is a calmness in this work that the artist brilliantly displays through the interplay of light and shadow. Kim Hai studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1970-1972, and the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1975-1980. Lim Kim Hai had won several prizes when residing in France for 17 years. His awards: Silver and Gold Awards in the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1981 and 1982 respectively; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale du Val d’ Or in 1984; Prix Henri Lehmann Award from the Institut de France in 1986; Golden and Public awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains in France in 1987. From 1989 to 1992, he had solos in Russia, Spain and France, including at the Valmay Art Gallery, Paris in 1988. In Singapore, he had solos at Singapore’s National Museum, Hotel Meridien and Gallery Art Forum in 1988. He had a major homecoming exhibition at Galeri Maybank, Kuala Lumpur, in October-November 1992.
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Mar. 27, 2022
Lim Kim Hai (b. Selangor, 1950) Untitled, 1983
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Composed with refined brushstroke, the artist succeeded in creating an elegant composition rendered in earth tones, with the apple placed amidst the muted background. Lim Kim Hai had won several prizes when residing in France for 17 years. His awards: Silver and Gold Awards in the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1981 and 1982 respectively; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale du Val d’ Or in 1984; Prix Henri Lehmann Award from the Institut de France in 1986; Golden and Public awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains in France in 1987. From 1989 to 1992, he had solos in Russia, Spain and France, including at the Valmay Art Gallery, Paris in 1988. In Singapore, he had solos at Singapore’s National Museum, Hotel Meridien and Gallery Art Forum in 1988. He had a major homecoming exhibition at Galeri Maybank, Kuala Lumpur, in October-November 1992. Kim Hai studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1970-1972, and the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1975-1980.
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Nov. 15, 2020
Lim Kim Hai (b. Selangor, 1950) Chayote, Mangosteen, Pomegranate, 1993
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
This still life with assorted fruits, composed of refined brushstrokes, leads the viewer to a close up view and contemplation of the subject. In this work, the artist draws inspiration from daily life, and succeeds in creating an elegant composition rendered with dynamic colours and tones. Mangosteen is the queen of fruits, while chayote and pomegranate have been widely recognised by nutritionists as healthy food recommended for frequent consumption. Lim Kim Hai had won several prizes when residing in France for 17 years. His awards: Silver and Gold Awards in the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1981 and 1982 respectively; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale du Val d’ Or in 1984; Prix Henri Lehmann Award from the Institut de France in 1986; Golden and Public awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains in France in 1987. From 1989 to 1992, he had solos in Russia, Spain and France, including at the Valmay Art Gallery, Paris in 1988. In Singapore, he had solos at Singapore’s National Museum, Hotel Meridien and Gallery Art Forum in 1988. He had a major homecoming exhibition at Galeri Maybank, Kuala Lumpur, in October-November 1992. Kim Hai studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1970-1972, and the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1975-1980.
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Aug. 23, 2020
Lim Kim Hai (b. Selangor, 1950) The Brave One (I), 2002
Est: RM2,800 - RM5,000
The artist is known to have portrayed the subject of apples throughout his career. Each apple is unique and has their own qualities. The apple is viewed from above, revealing a colourful and surreal framework. An illusory space is suggested by using primary colours. The artist succeeds in creating a vivid composition rendered with dynamic hues. Lim Kim Hai has won several major awards including the Golden Award in the Salon des Artistes Francais, Paris 1982; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale Du Val D’Or, France 1984; Salon de Mantes La Jolie, France, Rotary Club Award 1986; Prix Henri Lehmann – Peinture from Institut de France, Academy des Beaux 1986; Golden and Public Awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains, France 1987. He was educated at the Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1975-1980) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore (1970- 1972). After residing in Paris for 17 years, he made a grand return to Malaysia in a solo at the Galeri Maybank in 1992, when his works were price-tagged in the five digits. He also had solos in Singapore, France, Russia, Jordan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand. His latest exhibition Boundless: The Art Of Lim Kim Hai was held at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 2018. Lim Kim Hai’s E-solo Harmony was held by Vallette Gallery in 2020.
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Jun. 30, 2019
Lim Kim Hai (b. 1950) Gathering, 1999
Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000
This still life with Mangosteens, composed of refined brushstrokes, leads the viewer to a close up view and contemplation of the subject. Mangosteens are tropical fruits native to Southeast Asia, valued for its delectable flavour. In this work, the artist draws inspiration from daily life, and succeeds in creating an elegant composition rendered with dynamic colours and tones. Lim Kim Hai has won several major awards including the Golden Award in the Salon des Artistes Francais, Paris 1982; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale Du Val D’Or, France 1984; Salon de Mantes La Jolie, France, Rotary Club Award 1986; Prix Henri Lehmann - Peinture from Institut de France, Academy des Beaux 1986; Golden and Public Awards from 52 Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains, France 1987. He was educated at the Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1975-1980) and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore (1970-1972). After residing in Paris for 17 years, he made a grand return to Malaysia in a solo at the Galeri Maybank in 1992, when his works were price-tagged in the five digits. He also had solos in Singapore, France, Russia, Jordan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand. His latest exhibition Boundless: The Art Of Kim Hai Lim was held at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore in 2018.
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Nov. 12, 2017
LIM KIM HAI (b. 1950) DROPOUTS, 1988, Oil on canvas
Est: RM40,000 - RM70,000
Dubbed the ‘Apple King,’ then Paris-based Lim Kim Hai made an impactful homecoming in the late 1980s with his large canvases of apples conveying homilies of life using apples with poetic empathy and symbolic qualities. But painting apples is not his only forte, as he can be equally adept at other western fruits besides painting Hyper-Realist satin sheets, indoor window-sill dressings and beautiful landscapes. There are several interpretations of Dropouts: Unity is strength with a strong foundation of those stacked together and those going alone run the peril of falling off the precipice, and yet the latter can be applauded for their adventurous spirit despite the fall. The dropoff edge is rendered dark, mysterious and dangerous. As always, the backdrop is crucial to the overall composition, in this case, the vertical lines on the left being the Venetian blinds. It could also imply greed for power or the uncertainty of human relationships, or about love and sexuality.Lim Kim Hai had won several prizes when residing in France for 17 years. His awards: Silver and Gold Awards in the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1981 and 1982 respectively; Silver Award in the Salon Internationale du Val d’ Or in 1984; Prix Henri Lehmann Award from the Institut de France in 1986; Golden and Public awards from 52e Salon des Beaux Arts, Enghien-les-Bains in France in 1987. From 1989 to 1992, he had solos in Russia, Spain and France, including at the Valmay Art Gallery, Paris in 1988. In Singapore, he had solos at Singapore’s National Museum, Hotel Meridien and Gallery Art Forum in 1988. He had a major homecoming exhibition at Galeri Maybank, Kuala Lumpur, in October-November 1992. Kim Hai studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore in 1970-1972, and the Ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1975-1980.
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