S otheby’s sale of Modern and Contemporary Art in Singapore marks the first time in 15 years that Sotheby’s will stage a live auction in the island-city. The return of auctions to Singapore marks Sotheby’s response to the growth of the collector base in the region and our commitment to an active on-the-ground presence across the APAC region.

Showcasing a tightly curated selection of works by Southeast Asian masters alongside established and emerging artists from around the world. The variety of works encompasses the myriad styles that reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Singaporean society, a harmony of diverse aesthetic approaches and influences. Modern highlights of the auction include Hendra Gunawan’s Fish Market on the Beach, Georgette Chen’s Boats and Shophouses and Chu Teh-Chun’s Seme la lumiere (Spreads Light). The auction will also feature some Contemporary names, including several fresh-to-the-market works by Rafa Macarron, Javier Calleja and Christine Ay Tjoe.

今年，蘇富比將於新加坡舉行現當代藝術拍賣會，這是暌違15年後蘇富比再度在獅城舉辦現場拍賣，足證亞太區收藏家群體越益茁壯，蘇富比亦一如以往致力立足亞洲區市場。

拍賣除了呈獻一眾東南亞藝壇大家的佳作，還有各地後起之秀，反映新加坡作為亞太區重要樞紐的多元社會面貌。現代藝術重點推介亨德拉·古拿溫《沙灘上的魚市場》、張荔英《小船和店屋》、朱德群《柔光》；當代藝術方面有數幅來自拉法·馬卡龍、 哈維爾·卡勒加、克里絲汀·艾珠的作品，皆為市場新作。