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Lim Tze Peng
Estimate
160,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Lim Tze Peng
- Boat Quay
- Signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated 2010
- Ink and watercolor on paper
- 122 by 244.5 cm.; 48 by 96 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Singapore
Condition
The work is in good condition over all, as is the paper, which is free from foxing and creases. Under ultraviolet light inspection reveals no evidence of retouching. Framed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Lim Tze Peng has secured his role as one of Singapore’s most eminent and celebrated Chinese painters. Award winner of the Special Prize at the Commonwealth Art Exhibition in England in 1977 as well as the Cultural Medallion in Singapore in 2003, Lim’s work has proven to be vital in preserving the traditions and cultures of Singapore in the latter Twentieth century.
His ‘Rivers of Life’ series, which includes Boat Quay, gives us a glimpse into the kampong scenes of Singapore during the 1980s. Lim’s ink paintings contrast greatly against Singapore’s urban sprawl, which led to a burst of high rise buildings and city centres. Lim’s ability to capture the final flashes of Boat Quay; a river which was once so sacred and relied upon by traders living and working there, has now developed into a popular tourist spot where people gather together to dine at the local restaurants and bars which occupy the old shophouses.
Lim Tze Peng has the ability to bring out the best properties out of his medium, devouring the paper with a black Chinese ink, which disperses into a rich chestnut pigment. He places our focus on the four wooden bumboats, them being symbolic and a constant reminder of the economic prosperity that Boat Quay once brought. We also see Lim’s response to the environment where he creates a resilient presence of energy and movement by using an ink wash that stains the painting, leaving a strong taste of nostalgia in our mouths.
His ‘Rivers of Life’ series, which includes Boat Quay, gives us a glimpse into the kampong scenes of Singapore during the 1980s. Lim’s ink paintings contrast greatly against Singapore’s urban sprawl, which led to a burst of high rise buildings and city centres. Lim’s ability to capture the final flashes of Boat Quay; a river which was once so sacred and relied upon by traders living and working there, has now developed into a popular tourist spot where people gather together to dine at the local restaurants and bars which occupy the old shophouses.
Lim Tze Peng has the ability to bring out the best properties out of his medium, devouring the paper with a black Chinese ink, which disperses into a rich chestnut pigment. He places our focus on the four wooden bumboats, them being symbolic and a constant reminder of the economic prosperity that Boat Quay once brought. We also see Lim’s response to the environment where he creates a resilient presence of energy and movement by using an ink wash that stains the painting, leaving a strong taste of nostalgia in our mouths.