Global Auction Presents 123 Artworks in the December 2024 Auction

As the holiday season begins, Global Auction is delighted to present 123 exceptional artworks in its highly anticipated December 2024 event, “Southeast Asian, Chinese, Modern & Contemporary Art.” Running online from December 5 to 17, the auction culminates in an exciting live finale on December 17, 2024. The collection highlights a stunning array of styles, techniques, and mediums from renowned Indonesian and international artists, offering something for every art enthusiast and collector.
Auction Highlights
This season’s auction showcases masterpieces by celebrated artists such as Affandi, Hendra Gunawan, Srihadi Soedarsono, S. Sudjojono, Ahmad Sadali, Basoeki Abdullah, and many more. These standout works reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the collection, making this event a must-see for art lovers during the festive season.

Affandi

Affandi is one of the most prominent maestros in 20th-century Indonesian art. He was the first Indonesian artist to participate in the prestigious São Paulo Biennale (1952) and Venice Biennale (1954). Furthermore, his work is also currently exhibited in the Venice Biennale 2024.

“Carriage Terminal” by Affandi is a vivid and dynamic depiction of a rural scene, capturing the bustling yet serene ambiance of a traditional carriage stop. The painting features carriages with their horses, along with the passengers. Surrounding the scene are lush, shaded trees and tall coconut trees. The bright blue sky, punctuated by billowing clouds, enhances the sense of openness and vibrancy. The work radiates energy, as if the wind rustles through the trees and the horses are poised for movement. Affandi's signature swirling brushstrokes and expressive style are also easily noticeable.

Hendra Gunawan

Hendra Gunawan, an iconic Indonesian maestro born in Bandung, began his artistic journey in the 1930s, blending traditional themes with modern approaches. His celebrated works, featured in galleries worldwide, including the Venice Biennale 2024, are highly sought after. This month's auction features two of his pieces: Woman (Wanita) and Roasted Corn Party (Pesta Jagung Bakar).

Woman (Wanita), painted in 1977, depicts a graceful figure against a coastal backdrop of sandy beaches, teal seas, and blue skies. The woman, dressed in a traditional kebaya and vibrant kain, holds a tampah (a traditional woven tray) with two green soursops, reflecting Indonesia's daily life and cultural essence.

Pesta Jagung Bakar (Roasted Corn Party) portrays a lively nighttime gathering of six individuals around a fire, roasting corn. Their dynamic poses and expressions capture the warmth of community and joy in simple moments. Hendra’s vibrant palette of greens, yellows, and reds enhances the glow of the firelight and natural surroundings, bringing the scene vividly to life.

Srihadi Soedarsono

Srihadi Soedarsono, a prominent figure in modern Indonesian art, is celebrated for his mastery of color, composition, and form, earning numerous awards, including the National Award for Contemporary Art (1971) and the Cultural Award from Australia (1973).

His Borobudur - Journey of the Soul (2007) is a breathtaking portrayal of Indonesia's cultural and spiritual heritage. The iconic Borobudur temple is depicted from a distance, its silhouette surrounded by a serene yet vibrant expanse of purple sky. A soft white glow radiates across the horizon, enhancing the temple's ethereal presence. At the center top, a swirling circular light suggests a spiritual energy, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward and evoking a sense of transcendence.
Srihadi’s expressive use of color reflects an emotional connection to the landscape, creating a meditative atmosphere that blends modernist techniques with deep spiritual resonance, solidifying his legacy in Indonesian art.

S. Sudjojono

Sindudarsono Sudjojono, also known as S. Sudjojono, was a pioneering Indonesian artist, art critic, and writer, often hailed as the father of Indonesian modern art.  He played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s art movement, co-founding influential collectives such as PERSAGI (Association of Indonesia Drawing Specialists) and Seniman Indonesia Muda (Young Indonesian Artists' Collective), which championed the expression of authentic Indonesian identity in art.

His painting titled Landscape beautifully encapsulates the charm and majesty of Indonesia’s natural beauty. The painting depicts a vibrant countryside dominated by a towering volcano in the background, its peak crowned with gently billowing smoke. In the foreground, a winding river weaves through rocky terrain, leading to terraced rice fields that glisten with golden reflections. A modest house, nestled among lush greenery, completes the idyllic rural scene, evoking a sense of peace and harmony. Sudjojono’s masterful use of rich, earthy tones, complemented by vibrant splashes of green, red, and yellow, infuses the composition with life and energy.

Basoeki Abdullah

Basoeki Abdullah, a renowned Indonesian painter, was celebrated for his mastery of realism. Formally trained in The Hague, he worked as an art teacher during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia and rose to international fame after winning an art contest marking Queen Juliana's accession in the Netherlands.

Heaven's Tale by Basoeki Abdullah depicts a serene nude woman riding a group of galloping white horses, set against swirling clouds illuminated by a fiery golden glow. The powerful, graceful horses surge forward, embodying strength and freedom. Abdullah's refined technique is evident in the lifelike anatomy, texture, and movement, while the interplay of light and vibrant colors evokes a celestial, mythical atmosphere.  Blending technical precision with poetic storytelling, Abdullah crafts a narrative of transcendence and liberation, cementing his legacy as a celebrated figure in Indonesian art.
 

Discover More & Join the Auction

In addition to the highlighted paintings, this auction also features a captivating selection of contemporary artworks. Notably, it showcases pieces by renowned international artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Kohei Kyomori (Japan), Awang Damit (Malaysia), Nguyen Dinh Dung (Vietnam), Kenny Scharf (USA), Huang Yao, Wei Jiangfan (China), Olena Laremenko-Liu (Ukraine), and many more.
Art collectors and enthusiasts are warmly invited to explore these works in person at Global Auction's gallery, located at Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 23-35, Central Jakarta, from December 5 to 17, 2024. The gallery is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. The online auction will go live on Tuesday, December 17, at 19:00 (UTC+7 / Jakarta time).
Registration for the auction can be done via the website at https://bid.global.auction/. For more information, visit www.global.auction or contact the Global Auction team via email at [email protected] or by phone at (+62) 821 2344 3854 (Paulina).