Teng Nee Cheong, From Samarinda, 1989, oil on canvas, 93 x 61 cm
Presenting Important Works from Southeast Asia’s New Regional Canon, the highlights include Teng Nee Cheong’s From Samarinda (1989), a luminous tribute to the artist’s journey through East Kalimantan. Rich with warm hues, earthen pottery, vibrant blossoms, and the intricate beauty of ikat textiles, the painting transforms treasured travel memories into a poetic celebration of Southeast Asia’s cultural heritage.
Well documented in several publications, From Samarinda returns to the auction market after three decades, having first been offered at auction in Singapore on 6 October 1996. Its distinguished exhibition and auction history further enhances the significance of this remarkable work.
View auction here: https://www.larasati.com
When: 9 Aug 2026, 5pm
