{"title":"Teng Nee Cheong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrowse original works by Teng Nee Cheong 邓尔昌 (1951–2013), Singaporean artist trained at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. 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A light buildup of accretion is observed, consistent with the age of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013) was an acclaimed artist known for his richly coloured oil paintings and expressive charcoal drawings, which reflect the diverse cultural influences and traditions of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and recipient of the Ministry of Culture Special Award in 1978, Teng developed a distinctive visual language, characterised by vibrant hues and Southeast Asian cultural motifs. His work draws on spiritual iconography from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Balinese mythology, weaving these elements into intricate, symbol-laden compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo some extent, the work echoes the teachings and style of Singaporean master Georgette Chen (1906–1993), who mentored Teng during his formative years at NAFA. Yet, his masterful use of luminous colour and spiritual symbolism sets his work apart, showcasing his unique artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired directly from the artist in 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Photographed in February 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818923983213,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC06069_73ffa009-2795-4532-afa3-a7d091e3d71b.jpg?v=1740647996"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-water-buffalo-c-1975","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Water Buffalo), c. 1975","description":"\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_128\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductCartButton,ProductItemVariants\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811760315_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-mark sold-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812356691_129\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_146\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_145\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_128\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738815382897_145\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on Masonite board\u003cbr\u003e19.5 x 24 cm (visible), 37.5 x 42 x 5.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very g\u003c\/span\u003eood, with surface accretion accumulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013) was an acclaimed artist known for his richly coloured oil paintings and expressive charcoal drawings, which reflect the diverse cultural influences and traditions of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and recipient of the Ministry of Culture Special Award in 1978, Teng developed a distinctive visual language, characterised by vibrant hues and Southeast Asian cultural motifs. His work draws on spiritual iconography from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Balinese mythology, weaving these elements into intricate, symbol-laden compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo some extent, the work echoes the teachings and style of Singaporean master Georgette Chen (1906–1993), who mentored Teng during his formative years at NAFA. Yet, his masterful use of luminous colour and spiritual symbolism sets his work apart, showcasing his unique artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired directly from the artist in 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Photographed in February 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818926342509,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC06062.jpg?v=1740648332"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-kelantan-1975","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Kelantan, 1975","description":"\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811141045_128\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductCartButton,ProductItemVariants\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738811760315_129\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-mark sold-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812356691_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_146\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738812667137_145\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_129\" data-animation-role=\"content\" class=\"ProductItem-product-price preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738813179871_128\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1738815382897_145\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on Masonite board\u003cbr\u003e19.5 x 24 cm (visible), 38 x 43 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very g\u003c\/span\u003eood, with surface accretion accumulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013) was an acclaimed artist known for his richly coloured oil paintings and expressive charcoal drawings, which reflect the diverse cultural influences and traditions of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and recipient of the Ministry of Culture Special Award in 1978, Teng developed a distinctive visual language, characterised by vibrant hues and Southeast Asian cultural motifs. His work draws on spiritual iconography from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Balinese mythology, weaving these elements into intricate, symbol-laden compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo some extent, the work echoes the teachings and style of Singaporean master Georgette Chen (1906–1993), who mentored Teng during his formative years at NAFA. Yet, his masterful use of luminous colour and spiritual symbolism sets his work apart, showcasing his unique artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired directly from the artist in 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Photographed in February 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818928406893,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC06086_4f5b15fa-a251-4269-9739-a93d28247029.jpg?v=1749393275"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-lotus-in-the-rain-iii-1979","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Lotus in the Rain III, 1979","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGouache on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 x 49.5 cm (visible), 47.5 x 62.5 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b69bd380-7fff-159e-2297-61cd7a2b6a6f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b3437f7d-7fff-04a1-4def-2044a825329b\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood, with a tear measuring approximately 4 cm on the bottom left section, and foxing throughout the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-79f63099-7fff-b473-5003-598dd3037f06\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking with primary colours, Teng depicts the lotus with a certain grace reminiscent of traditional Chinese painting, yet introduces stark contrasts through its medium of gouache, all bold lines, and vivid hues. Even at this stage, Teng’s departure from convention signals his quiet defiance of established artistic norms - an early glimpse into the boundary-pushing approach that would come to define his practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060800090477,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00530.jpg?v=1752225868"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-egret-1979","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Egret), 1979","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil pastel and water colour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 x 20.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b9a4380-7fff-26e0-3259-7d9adab85aec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFair, with foxing throughout the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Egret symbolism holds profound meaning across various cultures; purity, grace, resilience, messengers of divine guidance and spiritual clarity, the elegant Egret inspires a deep connection to Nature and the pursuit of harmony, balance and personal freedom.  This artwork has been in the artist's personal collection since 1981.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060806971757,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00477_6fddd901-d755-448d-ac3d-4a5ddaac0c5c.jpg?v=1752122923"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-a-pair-of-gardenias-in-a-water-glass-1971","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, A Pair of Gardenias in a Water Glass, 1971","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 x 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ce81b915-7fff-69e9-f8d2-2ee45663b119\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b9a4380-7fff-26e0-3259-7d9adab85aec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist's chosen focus on the colour \"White' captures the essence of the Gardenia's symbolism of purity and love, grace and beauty. An early and valued work, this painting was inspired by the artist's desire to immortalise his first fond memory of this botanical plant, its classic elegance and exquisite fragrance . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ‘Gardenias’ is the only ‘in-watercolour’ piece, and the only one (of Gardenias) left from his inventory, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a testament to Teng's technical mastery of the colour ‘white'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060808216941,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00489.jpg?v=1752123134"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-still-life-with-an-oriental-blue-and-white-vase-1968","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Still Life with an Oriental Blue and White Vase, 1968","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53 x 38 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-528866df-7fff-c9cb-9835-793cad8ed46f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood, with some fraying on the corners and binder mark imprints on the perimeter of the work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-be912efc-7fff-fa75-2bba-07d4194f796f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c359b3d3-7fff-33d5-d584-bc614f37847f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA floral display painted in soft hues, muted pastel shades, and delicate brushstrokes, painted in 1968, this is one of the earliest watercolour works by Teng. Already at first glance, the work appears neat and graceful, reflecting his mastery of watercolour even at such an early point of his career. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060808413549,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00512-3.jpg?v=1752123319"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-still-life-with-durians-and-mangosteens-1970","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Still Life with Mangosteens and Durians, 1970","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas laid on board\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 x 44 cm (visible), 48 x 59 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7faf9d98-7fff-14f3-7eea-754b11d5a488\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-528866df-7fff-c9cb-9835-793cad8ed46f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good, with a small patch of paint loss on the upper left section and on the bottom right section of the work. The condition is consistent with the age of the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work reflects Teng’s technical mastery of oil painting. Vividly realist in style, it features fruits unmistakably native to Southeast Asia, distinguishing it from the other works of its western impressionist style. Even within this traditional genre, Teng subverts expectations through his choice of subject, grounding his practice firmly in the region’s visual and cultural identity. The work is reflective of the style of Teng's aforementioned mentor, Georgette Chen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in June 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060811362669,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00544_be011fa0-ab4a-4ebe-ab18-62f284fa8561.jpg?v=1752856281"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-white-lotus-with-koi-1987","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (White Lotus with Koi), 1987","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e49 x 62 cm (visible), 64 x 77 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, slight foxing throughout the work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this piece, Teng invites the viewer to gaze downward into a tranquil pond. At the top, pale lotus blossoms float delicately above lily pads, while below, orange koi swim through pools of blue and green. The central expanse of soft greyish blue water creates a divide between flora and fauna. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in August 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117031387501,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/13-2-IMG_3877.jpg?v=1754467730"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-white-lotus-1988","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (White Lotus), 1988","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e49 x 62 cm (visible), 64 x 77 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, slight foxing throughout the work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece features tall, slender stalks of lotus rising in rhythmic verticals. Teng renders the blossoms in pale washes of white, violet and pink, accented with bursts of yellow and green. This composition creates a dreamlike forest of lotuses that echo both Chinese ink traditions and Art Nouveau linework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in August 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117035286893,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/11-1-IMG_3875.jpg?v=1754467762"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-batik-and-still-life-1-1986","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Batik and Still Life 1, 1986","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 x 110 cm (visible), 116 x 97 x 5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roots.gov.sg\/Collection-Landing\/listing\/1033256?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662690480493,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC02059-2.jpg?v=1768840977"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-lotus-series-iii-1983","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Lotus Series III, 1983","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGouache on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 x 58.5 cm (visible), 68 x 85 x 2.5 (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ce81b915-7fff-69e9-f8d2-2ee45663b119\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b9a4380-7fff-26e0-3259-7d9adab85aec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: Good, with slight warping of paper, and mould visible within the frame. Reframing is advised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in January 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52927475712365,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/IMG_1793_2.jpg?v=1768739446"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-lotus-series-i-1983","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Lotus Series I, 1983","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGouache on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48.5 x 62 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ce81b915-7fff-69e9-f8d2-2ee45663b119\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b9a4380-7fff-26e0-3259-7d9adab85aec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: Very good, with torn plastic film over the top of the work. Framing is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. 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In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in January 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52927486099821,"sku":null,"price":10600.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/IMG_1825_3.jpg?v=1768740003"},{"product_id":"teng-nee-cheong-untitled-flowing-stream-1971","title":"Teng Nee Cheong, Untitled (Flowing Stream), 1971","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 x 46 cm (visible), 66 x 78 x 2.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with foxing on the matboard and mould within the glass of the frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng Nee Cheong \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e邓尔昌 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1951–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1966–1968) under the influence of mentors like Georgette Chen and Ng Yat Chuan. Throughout his career, Teng demonstrated mastery across oil, pastel and charcoal, though it is his intimate still lifes that reveal a quieter, more contemplative strand of his practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these early to mid‑career works, Teng imbued everyday produce with both formality and lyricism. Teng’s still lifes occupy an important place within his wider oeuvre, bridging his training in Nanyang figure and local landscape traditions with the more ornate, symbolic narratives he later developed. They demonstrate his capacity for attentive observation and formal refinement, serving as foundational studies in colour, shape and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeng’s early career laid the groundwork for what would become a highly individual and expressive body of work. 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In 1978, he received the Ministry of Culture Special Award, marking a moment of national recognition that affirmed his artistic direction. While he would go on to explore identity and queerness in later decades, his earlier works already signalled enduring interests in visual storytelling, ornamentation, and cultural synthesis—elements that would come to define his singular artistic language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/IMG_8785_1.jpg?v=1779976900\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"442\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeng Nee Cheong, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dd\"\u003eTattoo Series: Tattooed Nocturne Laid Bare, 2008\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eCollection of the National Gallery Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC06073_3.jpg?v=1779976172\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"428\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeng Nee Cheong, Untitled, 2004\u003cbr\u003eCharcoal on paper\u003cbr\u003eCourtesy of the Estate of Teng Nee Cheong\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in May 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377761771885,"sku":null,"price":91000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/6-IMG_8438_1.jpg?v=1779968981"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/collections\/Teng_Nee_Cheong.png?v=1778729408","url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/collections\/teng-nee-cheong.oembed","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}