A Bold Decade Commemorated with Art + Architecture Auction
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JULY - SEPTEMBER 2019 A BOLD DECADE COMMEMORATED WITH ART + ARCHITECTURE AUCTION PLUS Value Map Virtual or Reality: An Astute Strategy A Steady Pace for the HOC 2019 - Puchong Life in A Token Rewarded Industry in Kuala Lumpur A Boon Thus West World KDN PP18893/11/2015(034373) and Selangor in 1H 2019 Far It’s A Buyer’s Market – Best Time To Buy and Collect! Tribute To Jeri Azhari” received good response and feedback from the visitors. It was officiated by Tan Sri Azman Hashim at 8pm on 8 July 2019. In the upcoming show, we have Yusof Ghani’s Segerak VIII: Utopia which will be officiated by His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah, the Ruler of the Perak state, and Tuanku Zara Salim, DYMM Raja Permaisuri of Perak, at With the Guest of Honour Tan Sri Azman Hashim (middle) on the opening night of “A Tribute To Jeri 8:30pm on 8 August 2019. Azhari” are Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers Directors Lim Eng Chong (in white), Datuk Vincent Sim and spouse (in black), and Sim Polenn. This coming October, HBAA will Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers when the art market was strong, at RM8 have a big booth in the prestigious (HBAA) achieved RM3.2 million million. It is extremely likely and possible, international art fair Art Expo Malaysia sales of artworks in the 30 June 2019 that the total auction sale this year will 2019 (11-13 October 2019) at the art auction, with some 300 people exceed RM8 million, especially timely Matrade Exhibition and Convention attending on auction day. From the as it is our company’s 10th anniversary. Centre (MECC) Kuala Lumpur, 200 Lots available, 150 Lots (75%) were We would like to take this opportunity to showcasing some of the Auction’s successfully sold. Compared to the sincerely thank each and every one of (3 November) highlight pieces. 65 March 2019 auction, sales increased by you, the supporters of HBAA - THANK YOU reputable art exhibitors from 22 RM430,000, registering a growth of 16%. VERY MUCH to the collectors, buyers, countries will be exhibiting some 1,500 With the next auction taking place on 3 consignors, artists, bidders, media pieces of quality artworks under one November 2019 at the same venue in friends, colleagues, partners, and art roof. We look forward to welcoming Galeri Prima, it is anticipated that the lovers, for the continuous support! and greeting you. See you in the total auction sales for 2019 will reach a coming events! new peak. 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The 10th Anniversary of the Henry Datuk Ibrahim’s Dark Voices also from painted in 1999 rounded up the top Butcher Art Auction was celebrated with 1969 was sold at RM134,400. three at the inaugural collaboration a special auction in a collaborative with PAM by achieving RM268,800 after effort (for artworks with architectural The top spot was locked in at bidding commenced at RM200,000. content) with Pertubuhan Akitek RM313,600 by Datuk Syed Ahmad Malaysia or more commonly known Jamal’s islamic-inspired Hijrah which Two of Yusof Ghani’s pieces were as PAM. Masterpieces from renowned was exhibited at Galeri Petronas in caught in a bidding frenzy namely Biring artists such as Datuk Ibrahim Hussein, year 2000. The National Laureate (undated) which closed at RM35,840, Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal, Yusof Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal’s Mimpi and Topeng (1996) sold at RM22,400. Ghani, Khalil Ibrahim, Suzlee Ibrahim (1999) also occupied the top rung But it was the artist’s Siri Tari (1991-1992) as well as award winning music earlier in March this year at RM246,400. that stole the show by concluding at composer Dato’ M. Nasir and Past Abdul Latiff Mohidin’s Dark Bakau RM106,400. President of PAM Lee Chor Wah, were among the 200 lots consigned for the special day. The commemorative event to mark the decade long presence of Henry Butcher Art Auction attracted collectors of all ages and creed including familiar faces and novices who have all come to immerse in the artful play of imagination and colours. Headlining the auction this time was a rare work from 1969 dubbed Xenobiosis by Datuk Ibrahim Hussein. It went home at RM291,200, placing it as the second Abdul Latiff Mohidin’s Dark Bakau was among Tay Bak Koi’s Untitled piece experienced an most valuable artwork sold that day. the top pieces at the Art + Architecture Auction. interesting bidding action. 2 HERALD JULY - SEPTEMBER 2019 The late Tay Bak Koi’s Untitled (1990) also enjoyed active exchange from the floor starting at RM50,000 before going home at RM100,800. Other equally intense bids were Dr. S. Chanthiran’s Root and Wings Series (2012) which concluded at RM61,600 from the initial bid of RM15,000, and Samsudin Wahab’s Self- Portrait As General (Let It Be) (2009) selling at RM33,600 or exceeding four times its initial bidding value of RM8,000. Awang Damit’s popular E.O.C (Essence Of Culture) Series was sold for RM67,200 while an Untitled (1990) yet colourful facade depiction of a straits settlement by Redza Piyadasa achieved RM61,600. (Widow of the late artist Jery Azhari) Puan Sita explaining the artworks on the opening night of “A All five of Zulkifli Yusoff’s artworks were Tribute to Jeri Azhari” to Guest of Honour Tan Sri Azman Hashim and Sim Polenn. also successfully sold off. About 300 people attended the Art + The exciting back-to-back showcase Architecture Auction that witnessed paves the way for the next Henry 150 Lots sold out of the 200 available Butcher Art Auction scheduled on 3 recording RM3.2 million in value. November 2019. It is almost certain that this 10th year may just conclude Interest in art then continues for in perfect harmony given that the Curate Henry Butcher (Henry Butcher auctions this year have bucked the Art Auctioneers’ gallery arm) from trend in a totally unrelenting manner 8 to 26 July 2019 at Galeri Prima to especially when measured against commemorate the late Jeri Azhari. the challenging climate of the global Guest of Honour Tan Sri Azman Hashim economy. officiated the exhibition. For the complete e-catalogue and results of Art + Architecture Auction including past auctions’ top performers, logon to www.hbart.com.my. Fetching four times more than its original Dark Voices, a rare piece by Datuk Ibrahim bidding price was Dr. S. Chanthiran’s Root and Hussein painted in 1969. Wings Series (2012). Fetching a decent value at the Art + Architecture Auction was Awang Damit’s E.O.C (Essence Of Culture) Series. Seduction (1990) by Jeri Azhari exhibited at “A Tribute to Jeri Azhari”. JULY - SEPTEMBER 2019 HERALD 3 An Astute Strategy Rewarded Henry Butcher Malaysia (Mont Kiara) Sdn Bhd (HBMMK), the asset and facility management arm of Henry Butcher Group clinched three awards at the Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2019 by EdgeProp. ensure the inspection was carried out methodically according to the books. As he kept an eye on the structure, this “resident-engineer” also refrained from sending a bill to his fellow neighbours and the JMB (Joint Management Body), preferring instead to do his part as a Sri Penaga citizen.