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b. 1944 - d. 2010

Wong Jong Nong relished in the alfresco painting of rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group. Once he selected his “angle” to anchor his composition, he would paint the scene according to part-reportage and part-interpretation, with an eye to the aesthetic elements as his Fine Art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore (graduating in 1964) had prepared him to do. He painted primarily in oil and often he would spend three to four hours on each canvas, keeping an eye on the changing light. This work of tiered Malacca houses haphazardly dotting the river tells about the shanty living conditions and filth in the waters. Wong was born in Singapore but grew up in the early years in Hainan, China, where his relatives were mainly farmers and fishermen. After NAFA, he moved to Kuala Lumpur where he stayed on until he died from colon cancer in 2010.

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      • Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Fishing Village, 2001
        Aug. 25, 2024

        Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Fishing Village, 2001

        Est: RM3,800 - RM6,800

        Executed in mesmerising shades of blue and brown hues, this rustic village landscape expresses the artist's deep sentiment towards nature. Richly layered brush strokes were used to create textures of the trees, wooden houses, boats, and the reflective surface of the water. The artist used cool colours to construct the landscape, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the fishing village. It is painted with sophistication, evoking a blissful and contemplative atmosphere. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur - at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han's Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Pulau Ketam, 2007
        Oct. 01, 2023

        Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Pulau Ketam, 2007

        Est: RM4,800 - RM8,000

        This captivating piece of a scenic port built on top of a mangrove swamp is testament to the artist's mastery of form. Pulau Ketam is a picturesque island where one can observe tiny crabs walking across the muddy shore. Rustic colours of blue and brown were applied to construct the houses built on stilts that are connected by bridges, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the scene. It is painted with sophistication, evoking a blissful and relaxing atmosphere. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur - at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han's Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Malay Kampung, 1999
        Jun. 25, 2023

        Wong Jong Nong (b. 1944 - 2010) Malay Kampung, 1999

        Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500

        The artist's deep sentiment towards nature is evident here, with varying techniques used to create textures of the trees, wooden houses, surrounded by dappled light. Rustic colours of greens and brown were applied to construct the landscape, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the scene. It is painted with sophistication, evoking a blissful and contemplative atmosphere. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han's Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Untitled, 2000
        Jan. 11, 2023

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Untitled, 2000

        Est: RM900 - RM1,600

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Untitled, 2000

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      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) By The River, 1999
        Jul. 17, 2022

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) By The River, 1999

        Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

        Wong Jong Nong’s favourite themes were the fishing villages, disused tin-mines, hilly regions, coastal areas and riverine scenes. The places were always Pulau Ketam, Port Kelang, Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca and Perak (Cameron Highlands). Since graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore in 1964, he had been painting fulltime, especially in oil. Executed with deft and swift brushworks, the work contains scenic features including a temple, boats, and flag poles, which capture the momentum of the port. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Houses By The River, 2001
        Jul. 17, 2022

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Houses By The River, 2001

        Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

        Houses By The River expresses the artist’s deep sentiment towards nature, with varying techniques used to create textures of the trees, wooden houses, and the reflective surface of the water. The artist used rustic colours to construct the landscape, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the scene. It is painted with sophistication, evoking a blissful and contemplative atmosphere. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • WONG JONG NONG : River Side, 1990
        May. 29, 2022

        WONG JONG NONG : River Side, 1990

        Est: RM2,800 - RM3,500

        Wong Jong Nong relishes in the alfresco painting of rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group. For veteran artist Wong Jong Nong, painting became more of a responsibility than just a hobby. Most of his oil paintings depict the beautiful and idyllic scenes that are slowly disappearing to make way for development. “Compared with the modern and sophisticated places, the undeveloped land exuded a kind of feel that we could capture in our paintings,” Wong said. Once he selected his “angle” to anchor his composition, he would paint the scene according to part-reportage and part-interpretation, with an eye to the aesthetic elements as his Fine Art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore (graduating in 1964) had prepared him to do.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • WONG JONG NONG : Village Scene, 2008
        May. 29, 2022

        WONG JONG NONG : Village Scene, 2008

        Est: RM2,500 - RM3,300

        Evocative of simpler times, Wong Jong Nong’s Village Scene is the embodiment of nostalgia. Paying great attention to detail, the artist executes towering coconut trees that surrounds a village with thatched roofs and built from wood. Wong Jong Nong’s paintings typically relishes in rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Malacca River, 2001
        Mar. 27, 2022

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - 2010) Malacca River, 2001

        Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500

        Wong Jong Nong’s favourite themes were the fishing villages, disused tin-mines, hilly regions, coastal areas and riverine scenes. The places were always Pulau Ketam, Port Kelang, Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca and Perak (Cameron Highlands). Since graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore in 1964, he had been painting fulltime, especially in oil. The Malacca River was an important trade route during the 15th century Malacca Sultanate. Executed with deft and swift brushworks, the work contains scenic features including colonial buildings, boats, and bridges. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. 2010) Village, 1999
        Dec. 05, 2021

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. 2010) Village, 1999

        Est: RM1,000 - RM1,800

        Depicted in the scene is a small cottage set amidst the woods surrounded by greenery. Imagine the sound of nature you get to endure every morning and breathe the fresh air just as you open the window. The strong, bold and confident strokes are admired. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur — at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008).

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. 2010) Kampung House, 1998
        Aug. 22, 2021

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. 2010) Kampung House, 1998

        Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500

        Wong Jong Nong excelled in themes such as the natural landscape and fishing villages, recorded in an impressionistic manner. A wooden kampung house is surrounded by vast trees, a perfect spot to unwind and relax. The calm and peaceful abode offers picturesque views surrounded by dense forests, unaffected by modern development. Multiple variations of green and brown hues add charm to the rustic countryside atmosphere, reflecting the shifting patterns of colour and light. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur — at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008).

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. Selangor, 2010) Fishing Village, 1997
        Mar. 21, 2021

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. Selangor, 2010) Fishing Village, 1997

        Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500

        Wong Jong Nong shunned the urban and the man-made, relishing more in painting about Nature and the rustic landscapes. Not a loner, he often went for alfresco painting with Fung Yow Chork, Peter Liew and lesser-known artists like Wong Chung Hee and Cheng Yew Ting. His favourite themes were the fishing villages, disused tin-mines, hilly regions, coastal areas and riverine scenes. The places were always Pulau Ketam, Port Kelang, Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca and Perak (Cameron Highlands). Since graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) in Singapore in 1964, he had been painting fulltime, especially in oil. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur — at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. Selangor, 2010) Melaka River
        Nov. 15, 2020

        Wong Jong Nong (b. Singapore, 1944 - d. Selangor, 2010) Melaka River

        Est: RM3,000 - RM6,000

        Wong Jong Nong shunned the urban and the man-made, relishing more in painting about Nature and the rustic landscapes. Not a loner, he often went for alfresco painting with Fung Yow Chork, Peter Liew and lesser-known artists like Wong Chung Hee and Cheng Yew Ting. His favourite hunts were the fishing villages, disused tin-mines, hilly regions, coastal areas and riverine scenes. The places were always Pulau Ketam, Port Kelang, Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca and Perak (Cameron Highlands). Since graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) in Singapore in 1964, he had been painting fulltime, especially in oil. Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • WONG JONG NONG : Village, 1997
        Nov. 08, 2020

        WONG JONG NONG : Village, 1997

        Est: RM3,500 - RM7,000

        Wong Jong Nong’s paintings typically relishes in rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group. For a veteran artist like Wong Jong Nong, painting became more of a responsibility than just a hobby. Most of his oil paintings depict the beautiful and idyllic scenes that are slowly disappearing to make way for development. “Compared with the modern and sophisticated places, the undeveloped land exuded a kind of feel that we could capture in our paintings,” Wong said. Once he has selected his “angle” to anchor his composition, he would paint the scene according to part-reportage and part-interpretation, with an eye to the aesthetic elements as his Fine Art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore (graduating in 1964) had prepared him to do.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • WONG JONG NONG : Old Building Scene, 1999
        Sep. 06, 2020

        WONG JONG NONG : Old Building Scene, 1999

        Est: RM2,800 - RM6,000

        Wong Jong Nong relishes in the alfresco painting of rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group. For veteran artist Wong Jong Nong, painting became more of a responsibility than just a hobby. Most of his oil paintings depict the beautiful and idyllic scenes that are slowly disappearing to make way for development. “Compared with the modern and sophisticated places, the undeveloped land exuded a kind of feel that we could capture in our paintings,” Wong said. Once he selected his “angle” to anchor his composition, he would paint the scene according to part-reportage and part-interpretation, with an eye to the aesthetic elements as his Fine Art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore (graduating in 1964) had prepared him to do.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • WONG JONG NONG (b. 1944 - d. 2010) PULAU KETAM, 1997, Oil on canvas
        Nov. 12, 2017

        WONG JONG NONG (b. 1944 - d. 2010) PULAU KETAM, 1997, Oil on canvas

        Est: RM1,500 - RM2,500

        Wong Jong Nong shunned the urban and the man-made, relishing more in painting about Nature and the rustic landscapes. Not a loner, he often went for alfresco painting with Fung Yow Chork and Peter Liew and lesser-known artists like Wong Chung Hee and Cheng Yew Ting. His favourite haunts were the fishing villages, disused tin-mines, hilly regions, coastal areas and riverine scenes. The places were always Pulau Ketam, Port Kelang, Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca and Perak (Cameron Highlands). On this Pulau Ketam composition, he opted for a drier brush to show the tough life of the fishing villagers staying in stilt wooden houses. Since graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) in Singapore in 1964, he had been painting fulltime, especially in oil.Born in Singapore, Wong spent his early childhood in Hainan, China. After his studies in NAFA, he opted to become a Malaysian and based himself in Kuala Lumpur, when Singapore split from Malaysia. He had only two solos, in Kuala Lumpur – at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery (1994) and the Yan Fine Art Gallery (2008). When he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a fund-raising exhibition was held at Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in Kuala Lumpur in April 2009, but as his cancer was already in the third stage, he succumbed to the disease in 2010.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • WONG JONG NONG (b. 1944 - d. 2010) TOWN BY THE RIVER (MELAKA), 2002, Oil on canvas
        Apr. 23, 2017

        WONG JONG NONG (b. 1944 - d. 2010) TOWN BY THE RIVER (MELAKA), 2002, Oil on canvas

        Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000

        Wong Jong Nong relished in the alfresco painting of rural and hilly landscapes, coastal areas and riverine scenes, often in a small group. His painting buddies included Fung Yow Chork, Peter Liew, Wong Chung Hee and Cheng Yaw Ting and the favourite painting grounds are Malacca, Pulau Ketam, Port Klang, Kuala Selangor, Puchong, Seremban, Terengganu, Perak (Cameron Highlands) and Kelantan. Once he selected his “angle” to anchor his composition, he would paint the scene according to part-reportage and part-interpretation, with an eye to the aesthetic elements as his Fine Art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore (graduating in 1964) had prepared him to do. He painted primarily in oil and often he would spend three to four hours on each canvas, keeping an eye on the changing light. This work of tiered Malacca houses haphazardly dotting the river tells about the shanty living conditions and filth in the waters. Wong was born in Singapore but grew up in the early years in Hainan, China, where his relatives were mainly farmers and fishermen. After NAFA, he moved to Kuala Lumpur where he stayed on until he died from colon cancer in 2010. His first solo was at the LC Yat Antique and Gallery in Kuala Lumpur in 1994. He had a solo at the Yan Fine Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur in 2008 before a fund-raising exhibition for his cancer treatment at Khor Seang Cheng’s Han’s Art Gallery at Amcorp Mall in April 2009. Then his cancer were already in its third-stage.

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