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About this piece
A superb large-format vintage batik painting by Lee Hock Kia (b.1937), renowned Sarawakian batik master celebrated for his lyrical depictions of Malaysian village life. Created circa 1970s, this richly layered batik depicting a riverside longhouse, canoe and two figures on the hillside, rendered in warm earth tones with beautifully controlled wax crackle.
A highly collectible, atmospheric work from one of Malaysia’s most accomplished batik artistes.
Batik on cloth | 76 × 52 cm within frame and mount and 89 x 65 cm with frame | Signed lower right KIA
Professionally framed in a vintage teak frame and glazed with UV resistant glass.
A standout decorative and collector’s piece, ideal for interiors inspired by tropical modernism, mid-century design, natural materials, Asian craft traditions or warm, earthy colour palettes. Works of this size and quality rarely appear on the Australian market.
Artist Biography – Lee Hock Kia (b. 1937)
Lee Hock Kia is a celebrated Sarawakian batik artist whose work played a formative role in the development of Malaysian batik painting from the 1960s onwards. Known for his lyrical depictions of longhouses, river villages and tropical landscapes, he combines traditional wax-resist techniques with refined colour layering and expressive linework.
- Color
- Multicolour
- Style
- Asian
- Material
- Cotton
- Condition
- Excellent
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 5D 90H 66
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