- 447
Widayat
Estimate
350,000 - 550,000 HKD
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Description
- Widayat
- Flora dan Fauna (Flora and Fauna)
- Signed and dated 93; signed, titled, inscribed and dated 1993 on the reverse
- Oil on canvas
Provenance
Sotheby’s Singapore, 29 Mar 1997, Lot 97
Acquired by the Present Owner from the Above Sale
Acquired by the Present Owner from the Above Sale
Condition
This work is in very good overall condition as viewed. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no sign of restoration. Framed.
"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."
"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
Greatly influenced by traditional Indonesian decorative art, Widayat was known for his meticulous ornamental paintings of the Indonesian landscape. As an artist who had lived through the colonial days, Widayat also strived to rid his artistic style from the Dutch traditions, attempting to reinvent a new chapter for post-colonial Indonesian art.
Flora dan Fauna (Flora and Fauna) appears to be a monochromatic painting with an extremely dense composition. However upon closer inspection, the work presents itself as a mystical fantasy of jungle life, fully demonstrating Widayat’s signature “decora-magical” techniques. The present lot exemplifies the beauty of nature that makes reference to primitivism, which also ties back into the rich Indonesian landscape and wilderness.
Possibly inspired by the Indonesian tradition of batik handicraft, Widayat’s painting alludes to the detailed patterns found in batik textiles. Though the composition is brimming with many shapes and forms, the painting succeeds to convey the tranquility and diversity of the natural word.