Message from Sidharta Auctioneer
Throughout our lives we will find ourselves constantly dealing with changes. Last year, we have had to deal with various changes in politics, following a tough election. This year, we have had to deal with changes in the way things are done within our own company, affecting the look of our auction.
Yet are blessed to be able to offer our first Fine Art auction for the year by April. While the artworks we offer come from various collections, a good number are from the property of a gentleman who spent many years collecting of works by the late Salim, who is known as “our artist in Paris. They include 15 paintings by the master, most of which come from his late period, but also including his works from the 1970s and1980s.
Although limited in number, this auction offers a good selection of contemporary art including works by Lucia Hartini, Sebelah Mata (lot #327), Wara Anindyah’s Make Over (lot #326), Daniel Timbul’s Delicatessen Diner (lot #316), Eddie Hara's Rock and Roll (lot #315), I Wayan Sudarna Putra’s Survival (lot #332), Suanjaya Kencut’s My Choice (lot #330), and Mochtar Sarman’s Kylo Ren (lot # 331).
Of course, among the Indonesian modern art pieces, there are also two of Arie Smit's paintings, Village Square (lot #377) and Landscape in Bali (lot #384), which should not be missed. Also, there are works such as Fadjar Sidik’s Kelompok Hijau (lot #376), Gunarsa’s Tari Legong (lot #380)and Tari Penyambutan (lot #342) Jeihan’s Kasih Sayang(lot #379) and Juwita (lot #383), which should obtained the attention of many collectors.
From the collection of Omar Dhani, who was the Indonesian Air Force Commander from 1962-1965, is Trubus Soedarsono’s Seascape (lot #385). Although the subject matter might seem a difficult one for most novice collectors, it might be interesting to know that it is in fact Sukarno’s favorite theme, as it reminds us of how he saw the archipelago, full of debate and turmoil. The Air Marshall has kept the painting until his death in 2009. Now, over a decade after his death, the painting is placed by his descendants for auction.
Affandi’s The Sun over Lake Anak Laut (lot #386), is a painting coming from the collection of Ibrahim Abdullah, who invited the master to paint in Aceh in 1977. The wonderful painting shows the sun over the freshwater lake, which from the vantage point of the artist does appear like it is part of the nearby Sabang Bay.
The most important lot is undoubtedly S. Sudjojono’s painting Srietje Membaca (lot #387), which adorns the cover of our Fine Art catalog and concludes the auction. Purchased not long after it was made in 1966, the painting truly shows the exquisite taste of the late collector. Firstly you might not think much of it, but the painting will grow on you, and before long you will become intrigued with how the artist has painted the subject’s clothes, how he has depicted the nonchalant expression of her face. Finally, you will be interested to know the title of the book she is reading so intensely.
We hope that you will be able to view them in person starting Thursday, 9 April 2020 at the Aria Ballroom of The Tribrata, Jl. Darmawangsa Raya, Jakarta. Our auction will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2020, immediately after our Future Vintage auction which will be starting at 1:30 pm. Enjoy the artworks and the auction!
Amir Sidharta
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