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For Immediate ReleasePress Release Hong Kong

SOTHEBYS HONG KONG PRESENTS

EXCEPTIONAL MODERN AND CONTEMPORARYSOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS THIS SPRING

4 April 2011Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

--INTRODUCING A DEDICATED PHOTOGRAPHY & NEW MEDIA SECTION--

Hong Kong,Hong Kong,Hong Kong,Hong Kong, March 201March 201March 201March 2011111 Sothebys Hong Kongs 2011 Sale of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian

Paintings will be held on 4 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, offering over 145 exceptional

worksestimated in excess ofestimated in excess ofestimated in excess ofestimated in excess of HK$3HK$3HK$3HK$36666 million / US$million / US$million / US$million / US$4.6 million*4.6 million*4.6 million*4.6 million*. The sale will continue to lead the market in breadth

and depth of its selection, bringing a vibrant array of modern and contemporary works by the regions most sought-after

artists while providing a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide to acquire Southeast Asian paintings with remarkable

quality, provenance and freshness.

As the pioneer in introducing the most cutting-edge and au courantSoutheast Asian artists to the market, Sothebys is

honoured to present a dedicated section of photography and new media works at auction, featuring various innovativephotographers in the region such as Indra Leonardi, Angki Purbandono, Agan Harahap, Wimo Ambala Bayang, Wawi

Navarroza, Juan Caguicla, MM Yu, Thavorn Ko-Udomvit, Tanapol Kaewpring and Genevieve Chua.

The star lot of the sale - S. Sudjojonos Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard for Our Motherland)Estimate: HK$2 3 million / US$257,000 386,000


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MOKMOKMOKMOK Kim Chuan, Sothebys Head of Southeast Asian PaintingsKim Chuan, Sothebys Head of Southeast Asian PaintingsKim Chuan, Sothebys Head of Southeast Asian PaintingsKim Chuan, Sothebys Head of Southeast Asian Paintings said, Our Southeast Asian Paintings sale last

October fetched a stunning total of HK$78 million / US$10 million, achieving Sothebys highest sale total for a various-

owner sale in this category. This spring, we will again present an even broader selection of works, all marked by the finest

quality, utmost creativity and thematic diversity to cater to the more diversified and sophisticated tastes of the collectors

worldwide. The star lot is an extremely rare, monumental piece by S. Sudjojono Kami Present, Ibu Pertiwi (Stand Guard

for Our Motherland) whichhas not been seen publicly since its completion in 1965. This is a masterpiece that is worthy

of appreciation not only for its artistic merits, but also its historical significance. Quality art pieces fresh to the market assuch will continue to be the most coveted in the upcoming sale.

On the contemporary front, this season we are pleased to curate a dedicated photography section in response to the

regions rising collecting interests of contemporary photographs. We are extremely excited to introduce the most

creative endeavours of some of the regions most well-received photographers this season.

(I)(I)(I)(I) MODERNMODERNMODERNMODERNPAINTINGSPAINTINGSPAINTINGSPAINTINGS

The careful selection of rare and prominent works by modern masters extends beyond historical and geographical

boundaries, offering the best examples of Indonesian, Filipino, Vietnamese and Singaporean modern art.

Last Autumn, S. SudjojonoS. SudjojonoS. SudjojonoS. Sudjojono (1914 1986)s A New Dawn, sold for an impressive HK$10.7 million / US$1.4 million,

setting the world auction record for the Indonesian artist. This season, Sothebys will present yet another rare and

magnificent painting by Sudjojono - Kami Present, Ibu PertiwiKami Present, Ibu PertiwiKami Present, Ibu PertiwiKami Present, Ibu Pertiwi((((Stand Guard for Our MotStand Guard for Our MotStand Guard for Our MotStand Guard for Our Motherland;herland;herland;herland; est. HK$2est. HK$2est. HK$2est. HK$2 3333

million / US$257,000million / US$257,000million / US$257,000million / US$257,000 386,000)386,000)386,000)386,000)(pictured on p.1).

From Sudjojonos early role in defining Modern Indonesian Art in the late 1930s to his Realism period, Indonesia and its

people have always been the heart and soul of the artists important paintings. The present work,Stand Guard for Our

Motherland, portrays nationalism at its strongest. Executed on a canvas measuring 176 by 300 cm, the painting is the

largest known work by Sudjojono to be auctioned, and it is Sothebys privilege to offer it to the public for the very first

time after its being held in private hands for almost half a century.

Depicting a sprawling vista in the background, and villagers and soldiers in the foreground, the scene is imbued with a

sense of tension, suspense and drama. Although the work was created in 1965, its visual contents suggested that

Sudjojono drew his inspiration from his experiences in the late 1940s when

Indonesia was invaded by the Dutch. Almost two decades after Indonesia'sindependence, the country was still struggling with enormous socio-political and

economic challenges. It was in this setting that Sudjojono revisited his credo, back

to realism, and produced this patriotic work that calls once again for the nations

unity in the face of adversity.

One of the most renowned and important works by Hendra GunawanHendra GunawanHendra GunawanHendra Gunawan (19181983)

will be offered this season - Penari UlarPenari UlarPenari UlarPenari Ular((((SnakeSnakeSnakeSnake DancerDancerDancerDancer;;;; est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2 2.2 million2.2 million2.2 million2.2 million////

US$US$US$US$155,000155,000155,000155,000 283,000283,000283,000283,000)))).... The painting has been widely exhibited, including in

the landmark Modern Indonesian Art, Three Generations of Tradition and Change,1945-1990 Exhibition, and toured around the United States from 1990 to 1992.

Created in 1977, Snake Danceris a prime example of Hendras fascination with


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humanity. Inspired by a real snake dance performance the artist witnessed during the 40s or 50s, this piece captures

human courage and perseverance at its most powerful. Filled with dynamic, contrasting yet balanced elements, it also

serves as an allegory for the human condition and the triumphant strength of the human spirit.

Born in Moscow in the turn of the 20 th Century, German artist Walter SpiesWalter SpiesWalter SpiesWalter Spies

(1895 1942) grew up at a time of dynamic intellectual and creative progress.

Technically superb and creative, Spies was recognised for introducing theconcept of modern art into the traditional and ritual-driven Balinese paintings.

Executed circa early 1920s, Die SchlittschuhluferDie SchlittschuhluferDie SchlittschuhluferDie Schlittschuhlufer((((The Ice Skaters;The Ice Skaters;The Ice Skaters;The Ice Skaters; eeeest.st.st.st.

HK$3.5HK$3.5HK$3.5HK$3.5 5.5 million / US$450,0005.5 million / US$450,0005.5 million / US$450,0005.5 million / US$450,000 710,000)710,000)710,000)710,000)was one of Spies early

European oeuvre, executed before his departure to the East Indies. The work

has an autobiographical nature and exhibits the artists fascination with primitive

art and with the work of modern masters. The monochromatic quality of the

work, with its dominant blues, luminous lights and elongated shadows, reflects

the potential influences by the new aesthetics of cinema. The aesthetics and

techniques reveal insight on all the elements that Spies hold most important,

which transcended into his later works in Indonesia.

Another highlight of this section is HarvestHarvestHarvestHarvest(est. HK$480,000(est. HK$480,000(est. HK$480,000(est. HK$480,000 680,000 /680,000 /680,000 /680,000 /

US$62,000US$62,000US$62,000US$62,000 88887777,,,,505050500)0)0)0) by Anita MagsaysayAnita MagsaysayAnita MagsaysayAnita Magsaysay----HoHoHoHo (b. 1914). As a pioneering,

first generation modernist, Magsaysay-Ho distinguished herself early as the only

female artist in the patriarchal art scene in the 20th Century Philippines, belonging

in the ground-breaking group known as The Thirteen Moderns. Executed in

1950, this work illustrates Magsaysay-Hos trademark paintings of women withangular features and slanted eyes rather than idealised features of curvaceous

women as often depicted in earlier classical art. In the present work, Magsaysay-ho

worked with a delicate medium - egg tempera - as if the artist was exerting her

views on the strengths and virtues of a woman: graceful, independent, steadfast

and loyal. Magsaysay-Hos egg tempera paintings are rarity and this particular egg

tempera piece is the first one to be offered at auction in approximately a decade.

Other Modern Highlights Include:Other Modern Highlights Include:Other Modern Highlights Include:Other Modern Highlights Include:

VicenteVicenteVicenteVicenteSilva ManansalaSilva ManansalaSilva ManansalaSilva Manansala (1910-1981)

Market VendorsMarket VendorsMarket VendorsMarket Vendors

Oil on canvas74 x 98.7 cm

Executed in 1949

Est. HK$450,000 - 550,000 /

US$58,000 - 71,000

Lee Man FongLee Man FongLee Man FongLee Man Fong (1913-1988)

Family in HarmonyFamily in HarmonyFamily in HarmonyFamily in Harmony

Oil on masonite board90 x 122 cm

Executed in 1959

Est. HK$1.5 2 million /

US$193,000 257,000

Mai Trung ThuMai Trung ThuMai Trung ThuMai Trung Thu (1906 - 1980)

Jeune Fille Hmong (A Young Hmong Girl)Jeune Fille Hmong (A Young H mong Girl)Jeune Fille Hmong (A Young Hmong Girl)Jeune Fille Hmong (A Young H mong Girl)

Oil on canvas100 x 67 cm

Executed circa 1930s

Est. HK$240,000 280,000 /

US$30,900 36,000


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(II)(II)(II)(II) CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGSCONTEMPORARY PAINTINGSCONTEMPORARY PAINTINGSCONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS

Leading the Contemporary section is an earlier work by acclaimed Indonesian artist, IIII

Nyoman MasriadiNyoman MasriadiNyoman MasriadiNyoman Masriadi (b. 1973) Dewa PerangDewa PerangDewa PerangDewa Perang ((((War God;War God;War God;War God; est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2est. HK$1.2 1.8 million /1.8 million /1.8 million /1.8 million /

US$155,000US$155,000US$155,000US$155,000 232,232,232,232,000).000).000).000). Executed in 1999, at a time of Masriadis pivotal

creative path, War Godis at once mind-boggling in form yet recognisable in essence. Itrenders an intimate portrait of the artist through the depiction of his trademark stocky

black figure. War Godfeatures a soldier in a total state of war, a metaphor for reflecting

the artists struggle as a painter. A conflation of traditional artillery and contemporary

weaponry symbolising the opposing cultural currents the artist had conquered, it

possesses an invaluable autobiographical note that defined the man Masriadi has

become and the art that he creates: strong, fearless and unique.

Sothebys established world

auction record for works by

Filipino artist Ronald VenturaRonald VenturaRonald VenturaRonald Ventura(b.

1973) whereby his work Natural-

Lies was sold for HK$2.5 million

/ US$326,000, over nine times

its high estimate last Autumn.

This season, Sothebys will

present another thought-provoking work by the artist - GraygroundGraygroundGraygroundGrayground(est. HK$220,000(est. HK$220,000(est. HK$220,000(est. HK$220,000 350,000 / US$28,300350,000 / US$28,300350,000 / US$28,300350,000 / US$28,300 44441111,100).,100).,100).,100). In this

painting which measured an impressive size of 152.5 by 396 cm, the existential mash-up of hyperrealism and graffiti

confronts viewers with how art should be. Two powerful forces - a multitude, to be precise - represented by horses in

mid-stride, go into opposite directions, leaving a big grey empty lot of possibilities where nothing is real and everything is

permitted. What could those two forces be? Is the chasm and the void lying in between still art? Therein lies the

mystery for the viewers, all in Ronald Venturas nihilistic playground.

The uncertainty perception of ordinary materials in our everyday life is one of

Handiwirman SaputraHandiwirman SaputraHandiwirman SaputraHandiwirman Saputra(b. 1975)s chief concerns. The Indonesian artist revels in the

juxtaposition between the simple and the complex. His compositions gravitate towards

minimalism, with few objects in the foreground and an austere background. Yet there

is a discernible complexity in this seemingly plain composition: objects seem at once

familiar and alien always reminiscent of something the viewer has encountered - but

never quite clear. Their appearance and our understanding of their function are almost

contradictory, provoking his observers into considering the work from unconventional

perspectives. Executed in 2005,SeriSeriSeriSeriBidang dan Bayangan Kapuk IBidang dan Bayangan Kapuk IBidang dan Bayangan Kapuk IBidang dan Bayangan Kapuk I((((Plane andPlane andPlane andPlane and

Shadow SeriesShadow SeriesShadow SeriesShadow Series KapKapKapKapuuuuk Ik Ik Ik I;;;;est. HK$est. HK$est. HK$est. HK$656565650,0000,0000,0000,000 858585850,000 / US$90,0,000 / US$90,0,000 / US$90,0,000 / US$90,000000000000

116,000)116,000)116,000)116,000) is a fantastic example of this artistic style and method.


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More Contemporary Highlights:More Contemporary Highlights:More Contemporary Highlights:More Contemporary Highlights:

Andres BarrioquintoAndres BarrioquintoAndres BarrioquintoAndres Barrioquinto (b. 1975)Arms Around Your LoveArms Around Your LoveArms Around Your LoveArms Around Your Love

Acrylic and oil on canvas212 x 152 cm

Executed in 2011Est. HK$45,000 65,000 /US$5,800 8,400

RudiRudiRudiRudiMantofaniMantofaniMantofaniMantofani (b. 1973)MerahMerahMerahMerah((((RedRedRedRed)))) ((((Illustrated:Illustrated:Illustrated:Illustrated: detail)detail)detail)detail)Mixed media on canvasEach: 200 x 200 cm; Overall: 200 x 400cm


Agus SuwageAgus SuwageAgus SuwageAgus Suwage (b. 1959)Impermanence LandscapeImpermanence LandscapeImpermanence LandscapeImpermanence Landscape((((Illustrated:Illustrated:Illustrated:Illustrated: detaildetaildetaildetail))))Oil on canvas; in 5 partsEach: 145 x 145 cm; Overall: 145 x 725cm


((((III)III)III)III) PHOTPHOTPHOTPHOTOGRAPHYOGRAPHYOGRAPHYOGRAPHY & NEW MEDIA& NEW MEDIA& NEW MEDIA& NEW MEDIA SECTIONSECTIONSECTIONSECTION

Sotheby's Hong Kong will offer a selection of contemporary Asia photography works for the first time at auction.

Representing the current generation, the ten artists featured in this section demonstrate the effective use of visual

manipulation to transform ordinary things into an extraordinary existence through skilful implementation of various media

aside from traditional paper to project different aspects and effects of the works.

Angki PurbandonoAngki PurbandonoAngki PurbandonoAngki Purbandono (b. 1971)Miss PopMiss PopMiss PopMiss Pop

Scanography; C-Print on Positive Film, Neon Box Installation, in 3 partsEach: 150 x 100 x 13 cm; Overall: 150 x 300 x 13 cmExecuted in 2011Est. HK$55,000 85,000 / US$7,000 11,000

Tanapol KaewpringTanapol KaewpringTanapol KaewpringTanapol Kaewpring (b. 1980)A Little Things Series: Untitled #1 and #4A Little Things Series: Untitled #1 and #4A Little Things Series: Untitled #1 and #4A Little Things Series: Untitled #1 and #4 ((((IIIIllustratedllustratedllustratedllustrated: Untitled #4: Untitled #4: Untitled #4: Untitled #4))))

Inkjet on fine art paper, in 2 partsEach: 70 x 100 cmExecuted in 2010Est. HK$20,000 30,000 / US$2,600 3,900

* Estimates do not include buyers premium

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NOTES TO EDITORSNOTES TO EDITORSNOTES TO EDITORSNOTES TO EDITORSIIII) Sotheby's Hong Ko) Sotheby's Hong Ko) Sotheby's Hong Ko) Sotheby's Hong Kongngngng SpringSpringSpringSpringSales 20Sales 20Sales 20Sales 2011111111CalendarCalendarCalendarCalendar

ExhibitionExhibitionExhibitionExhibition AuctionAuctionAuctionAuction AuctionsAuctionsAuctionsAuctions

1 April 10am The Classic Cellar From A Great American Collector VII

2-3 April 10am The Ultimate Cellar

1-3 April 3 April 6:30pm Evening Sale of The Ullens Collection The Nascence of Avant-Garde China

1-3 April1-4 April1-4 April

4 April

10am3pm5:30pm

Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings20th Century Chinese ArtContemporary Asian Art & Clean Air Network Charity Auction

1-4 April 5 April 10am & 2pm Fine Chinese Paintings

1-5 April 6 April 2pm & 5pm Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite

1- 6 April1-7 April

7 April 10am & 2pm6:30pm

Important WatchesEvening Sale of The Meiyintang Collection An Important Selection ofImperial Chinese Porcelains

1-7 April 8 April 10am11am12pm & 2pm

Rhinoceros Horn Carvings from the Edward and Franklin Chow CollectionVestiges From Chinas Imperial HistoryFine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

II) Hong Kong Exhibition and Auction VenueII) Hong Kong Exhibition and Auction VenueII) Hong Kong Exhibition and Auction VenueII) Hong Kong Exhibition and Auction Venue

Hall 5, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (New Wing)

1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

III)III)III)III) UpcomingUpcomingUpcomingUpcoming Travelling ExhibitionTravelling ExhibitionTravelling ExhibitionTravelling Exhibitionssss

DatesDatesDatesDates DestinationsDestinationsDestinationsDestinations

19 20 March 2011 Singapore

26 27 March 2011 Taipei

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