An ink and colour on paper scene by well known Singaporean artist, Tay Bak Koi, of two women outside a traditional kampung (village). The painting is not dated or titled but is signed clearly to the bottom left, 'Bak Koi'.
You will find a similar, albeit larger work, that was sold at Christies in 2018 which features the same women seated under a tree. Link below.
https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/contemporary-art-asia-hong-kong-edition/tay-bak-koi-singapore-1939-2005-616/56657
They are likely from the same series. In terms of dates, I would place this particular in the 1960s - 1970s during which he was painting many scenes of kelong and kampung; a disappearing Singapore.
A bit about the artist (there is a lot more biographical information available online).
Tay Bak Koi (b. 1939, Singapored. 12 December 2003, Singapore) was an artist renowned for his portrayals of fishing villages, kampung (village) scenes and urban landscapes. He specialised in oil and watercolour. Tay's works have been exhibited extensively in Singapore and other countries, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Germany and the United States. His style tends toward a blend of realism and fantasy, and he was known for his recurring stylised imagery of buffalo. In 1969, he was commissioned to produce some 300 works for the opening of Hilton Hotel in Singapore.
The painting is framed (looks like an original gallery frame). The measurements of the frame are 30.5 x 23 cm.
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You will find a similar, albeit larger work, that was sold at Christies in 2018 which features the same women seated under a tree. Link below.
https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/contemporary-art-asia-hong-kong-edition/tay-bak-koi-singapore-1939-2005-616/56657
They are likely from the same series. In terms of dates, I would place this particular in the 1960s - 1970s during which he was painting many scenes of kelong and kampung; a disappearing Singapore.
A bit about the artist (there is a lot more biographical information available online).
Tay Bak Koi (b. 1939, Singapored. 12 December 2003, Singapore) was an artist renowned for his portrayals of fishing villages, kampung (village) scenes and urban landscapes. He specialised in oil and watercolour. Tay's works have been exhibited extensively in Singapore and other countries, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Germany and the United States. His style tends toward a blend of realism and fantasy, and he was known for his recurring stylised imagery of buffalo. In 1969, he was commissioned to produce some 300 works for the opening of Hilton Hotel in Singapore.
The painting is framed (looks like an original gallery frame). The measurements of the frame are 30.5 x 23 cm.
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.