A.B. Ibrahim (Ibrahim Abu Bakar)

Born: 
1925-1977
Place: 
Kedah
Category: 
Senior

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS


1962 | Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Ipoh.

1945-1970 | Exhibitions organized by Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Malaya (Society of Malay Artists, Malaya)

1948 | Penang Trade Fair

1958 | 4th Malaysian Artists Exhibition, British Council, Kuala Lumpur

  • A.B. Ibrahim was based mainly in Alor Setar but spent most of his time in Penang, where his paintings were sold along Penang Road and Chulia Street
  • Founding member of  Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Malaya (Society of Malay Artists, Malaya)
  • Watercolour was his main medium. He excelled in romanticized local landscapes. He also does oil paintings which are rare in the art market
  • His paintings can be viewed at the National Art Gallery, Kedah State Gallery and the royal museum in Alor Setar

 

FIRST AUCTION


2010 Aug | Henry Butcher Malaysia | Kampung Scene |watercolour on paper (35.5cm x 26.5cm), RM 4,840

2014 June | Masterpiece Auction House | watercolour on paper (27cm x 37cm), RM3,920