This May, Global Auction is proud to present 145 curated artworks in an auction that celebrates the spirit of Southeast Asian, Chinese, Modern, and Contemporary art. Running from 2 to 24 May 2025, the event will culminate in a live online auction on Saturday, 24 May at 3 PM (UTC+7).
More than just an auction, this is an invitation to connect with powerful stories, iconic artists, and moments of beauty that have shaped cultural landscapes across generations. Selected works will be available for in-person viewing at Global Auction’s offices in Jakarta and Singapore, depending on location.
Auction Highlights
Affandi
Affandi
Sunflower, 1978
Oil on canvas: 155 x 140 cm
Signed and dated, lower left: A.1978
One of Indonesia’s most well-known modern artists, Affandi painted with unfiltered emotion and daring energy. In “Sunflower”, he lets loose a whirlwind of yellow, green, and blue. The sunflowers don’t just sit. Instead, they twist, stretch, and pulse with life under a dramatic sky, crowned by his signature blue sun. It’s wild, vivid, and unmistakably Affandi.
Lee Man Fong
Lee Man Fong
Seated Balinese Maiden
Oil on board: 102 x 50 cm
Signed and stamped in Chinese character, lower left
In “Seated Balinese Maiden”, Lee Man Fong creates a portrait that feels both intimate and timeless. A young woman, poised and calm, rests against a soft backdrop of bare branches. Her bold red headdress and flowing green skirt breathe life into the composition. With every line and wash of color, Lee channels the rhythm and warmth of Balinese life. Born in China and based in Jakarta, his East-meets-West style and prestigious role as Sukarno’s palace artist shaped a unique visual legacy.
Sunaryo
Sunaryo
Tri Hita Karana, 2019
Acrylic, charcoal and gold leafs on canvas: 200 x 400 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: Sunaryo’19
A visionary rooted in Bandung, Sunaryo brings ritual and philosophy into motion in “Tri Hita Karana”. This work, inspired by Balinese teachings on harmony—with people, nature, and spirit—shows a community immersed in ceremony. Rich reds meet calming blues, while light and movement swirl through every detail. It’s a painting that pulses with reverence and energy.
A.D. Pirous
A.D. Pirous
To Him, We Surrender (PadaNya Tawakal), 1990
Barik pasta acrylic on canvas: 145 x 150 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: A.D. Pirous,90
Signed, titled and dated on the reverse
A pioneer in merging Islamic calligraphy with modern art, Pirous speaks through color and sacred text. “To Him, We Surrender” is a spiritual powerhouse. Arabic script from Surah Al-Imran emerges from a textured field of black, surrounded by glowing strokes of orange, blue, violet, and gold. Omit the em dash:The result is both abstract and devotional, bold in form, deep in meaning.
More to Explore
In addition to these highlights, the auction will feature a wide selection of paintings and two curated watch collections—blending fine art with timeless craftsmanship.
Affandi
Boats and The Sun, 1985
Oil on canvas: 97 x 131 cm
Signed and dated, middle left: A.1985
Gregorius Sidharta Soegijo
5 Pregnant Women (5 Wanita Hamil), 1960
Oil on canvas: 80 x 60 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: G.Dharta’60
Ay Tjoe Christine
Catch the Big-Headed One (Tangkap Si Kepala Besar 1), 1/5, 2003 Drypoint on paper: 36 x 23,5 cm
Signed, titled and dated, lower right: 1/5, Tangkap Si Kepala Besar 1, 02
Popo Iskandar Bamboo (Bambu), 1992
Oil on canvas: 144 x 126 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: Popo’92
Ahmad Sadali Brown Field (Bidang Coklat), 1985
Mixed media on canvas: 70 x 70 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: Sadali, 1985
Mochtar Apin Woman Figure (Figur Wanita), 1967
Oil on canvas: 116 x 81 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: Mochtar Apin’67
Rolex Explorer II Reference 226570, ca. 2016
Dial: White Calibre: 3285, Manufacture Rolex, manual winding
Case: oyster steel
Size: 42 mm diameter
Panerai PAM 632, ca. 2017
Dial: Black Calibre: Unitas-based caliber OP II, manual winding
Case: steel Size: 44 mm diameter
Visit the Preview
Collectors and art lovers are invited to view the artworks in person at:
- Jakarta Office: Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 23–35
- Singapore Office: 1 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #02–16
The preview is open from 5 to 24 May 2025, daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The live online auction begins on Saturday,24 May 2025 at 3 PM (UTC+7).
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