Lot 349
  • 349

Cheong Soo Pieng

Estimate
250,000 - 380,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cheong Soo Pieng
  • Untitled
  • Signed; signed, numbered 13 and dated 1969 on the reverse
  • Mixed media on canvas fixed on board

Condition

The work is in good condition overall. Any signs of wear is due to the artist's process and choice of medium. Framed.
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Catalogue Note

The varied language of materials was explored by Soo Pieng as a way of establishing a constant dialogue between traditional painting techniques and experimenting with new materials not often used in art making.

- Yeo Wei Wei, Cheong Soo Pieng: Visions of South East Asia, The National Art Gallery, Singapore, 2012, p.71