with more than 450 ilustrations is now on internet:
"SPIEGEL DES GLAUBENS" / www.baliart-batuan.com
The HÖHN COLLECTION consists of wooden sculptures and paintings. Most of the works of art in the collection were systematically collected in the 1980s according to their cultural and historical significance for the history of Balinese art, with great emphasis on a high artistic level and precise craftsmanship. Many of the pieces came from private owners. All the works in this unique and exclusive collection are well documented and, together with the portraits of the artists, corresponding literary quotations and portraits of the artists, constitute an extensive documentation of art history.
This sculpture was bought 1920 on Bali and must have been produced long time before,
a comparison of his style with other figures supports this dating.
This sculpture was most probably in a palace that burned down in 1908/1909 and was therefore sold,
Fire marks support this conclusion.
45cm high,
jackfruit wood.
was next to I N. Patera the most gifted wood carver in the village of Batuan.
I W. Kisid, 1989
(Tantri narrative).
I W. Kisid.
53 cm high,
jackfruit wood,
1965
(Tantri narrative).
I W. Kisid,
22 cm high,
jackfruit wood,
around 1965
The last work
of the master carver!
Rangda & Sahadewa,
I W. Kisid.
44 cm high,
kepalan wood,
1991
I W. Kisid, 1991
From the End of the 30s of the 20th century the small village of Nyuhkuning became a centre for wood carving.
Some of the sculptures presented here were shown as the last works of the artists
at the opening of the sculpture museum in Nyuhkuning in 1985.
Only 20 years later the museum was abandoned and from the 90`s there were
hardly any individual sculptures carved in the village.
The sculptures from the museum were returned to the artists.
Mangku Tama, 1915 - 1994, outstandig artist of Nyuhkuning
Black magic.
Mangku Tama,
44 cm high, waru wood
1985
Mangku Tama, 1988
I N. Leceng, 1985
I N. Leceng,
31 cm high, waru wood,
1985
I Wayan Pendet, 1936 - 1998.
A new museum for his works of art was created in his birthplace.
I W. Pendet,
50 cm tall, hibiscus wood,
1978
The outstanding wood carvers of the middle generation of Nyuhkuning are
I K. Sukra, I K. Suasta, I N. Asin and I N. Astawa
He was an exceptionally gifted artist specializing in animal sculptures,
which he masterfully demonstrated in their natural behavior.
I K. Suasta, 2000
I K. Suasta,
35 cm high, waru wood,
1980
1946 - 2014,
pupil of the old
master carver
I M. Rangkus
I K. Suasta,
37 cm high, waru wood,
1980
I K. Suasta,
47 cm high, waru wood,
1982
He is the wood carver in Nyuhkuning who was inspired by the natural forms of root and branch wood,
to create the sculptures, which he then designed into a "typical Asin".
I N. Asin, 1988
with the enviroment
trough
intensive meditation.
I N. Asin,
34 cm high, waru wood,
1987
Grief and threat - Jako Turas
is deeply saddened
by the death of his wife.
He is accompanied
by his son.
A witch-like creature (leyak)
is part of the group
on the back of the sculpture.
It is able to seize the soul
of the dead at any time
if the subsequent ritual process
is disrupted.
I N. Asin,
48 cm high, crocadile wood,
1986
Monkey with crossed arms.
I N. Asin,
37 cm high, crocodile wood,
around 1984
Ganesa.
I N. Asin,
35 cm high, jackfruit wood, around 1984
An older woman shows her goitre with an embarrassing laugh.
I N. Asin,
50 high, jackfruit wood,
around 1984
4 smaler sized
fine designed works
of the artist
Freedom.
I N. Asin,
40 high, crocodile wood,
around 1984
Happiness.
I N. Asin,
54 wide, jackfruit wood,
1986
After the dispute over possession
of the lotus blossom,
the loser hides behind the leaf.
I N. Asin,
32 high, jackfruit wood,
1993
Perhaps the sculpture of his neighbor I W. Pendet "Tower of monkies"
inspired his great sculpture "Tower of Frogs" to design.
I N. Astawa, 1991
Tower of six frogs.
I W. Astawa,
37 high, waru wood,
1985
He worked closely with his brother I Made Sadra, born 1956, until 2002.
Afterwards both finished their artistic activity.
I N. Sadri, 1988
A diver carries a caught fish in his hand.
I N. Sadri,
43 high, waru wood,
1985
A frog,
synonymous with fertility,
clutches the legs
of a pregnant woman.
I N. Sadri,
58 cm high, waruholz,
1988
Cheerful.
I N. Sadri,
35 high, waru wood,
1981
Turtle, fish, frog.
I N. Sadri,
25 cm tall, waru wood,
1983
Allegory about virility.
I M. Sadra,
52 cm high, waru wood,
1981
I M. Sadra, 1988
The basic of humans
and animals is the same
– they are created by god
and therfore possess a soul.
I M. Sadra,
44 cm tall, waru wood,
1987
Not only his sons I Wayan Musna, 1910 - 1984, I Made Gerembuang, 1912 - 1989, I Nyoman Cedang, 1914 - 1984
and I Ketut Roja, 1917 - 1965, became famous,
also a student with the name I. B. Nyana came to this estate to be taught.
magnificent, rare sculptures from the past - a pair that acts together.
I W. Musna, before 1980
Delem & Sanggut.
I W. Musna,
38/30 cm high, jackfruit wood, black and gold painted,
between 1960 and 1965
In the Balinese shadow play (wayang),
the two characters (penasar)
act as comedians in many episodes.
They represent exactly the opposite
opinion of the other.
With their sporadic appearances,
they not only provide welcome interruptions
to the sometimes hour-long performances,
but also amuse the audience
with their sometimes crude remarks
I Ketut Dedeh, born 1925,
famous wood carver in Mas who have spezialized in skulpturing animals, pupil I K. Gulik.
I K. Dedeh, 2000
The ageing heron,
(tantri fable).
I K. Dedeh,
51 cm high,
crocodile wood,
1985
I D. N. Sudi, 1991
A unique masterpiece
of the excellent
woodcarver from Mas,
a single work
in perfect harmony
in design, carving,
expression.
Duck.
I D. N. Sudi,
37 cm high,
mahagoni wood,
1987
I Made Mada, born 1951.
2 expressive and powerful carvings made by an exceptional talented artist from Mas.
I M. Mada, 1991
Battle for the spoils
- a young duck.
I M. Mada,
65 cm tall,
crocodile wood,
1989
was one of the outstanding woodcarver of the old generation in the area of Ubud
I D. M. Kayuan, 1989
Exellent, expressive
and very rare
- a superior sculpture
out of the year 1974!
Two argamids.
I D. M. Kayuan,
39 cm high, ebony wood,
1974
30 years old handpainted objects of art.
Tupai/papaya, tupai/coconut, coconut.
I W. Antos,
20/35/34 cm high,
painted wood,
1985
I W. Antos, 1985
born 1949
the world's most famous Balinese wood carver. He had several exhibitions
in Asia and Europe!
I K. Modern, 1988
Ramas fight with the
crown prince Rahwanas,
I K. Modern,
63 cm high,
crocodile wood,
around 1990
I Nyoman Antara,
born 1955,
pupil of I K. Modern
I N. Antara, 1989
Fine carvings
at the end of his education.
Flute player, animals.
I N. Antara,
67/69 cm high,
waru wood,
1988
I N. Berata, 1991
I Nyoman Berata,
born 1959,
highly gifted wood carver,
pupil of I K. Modern
Helpless old man.
I N. Berata,
88 cm tall,
waru wood
1990
I W. Wika, 1994
I Wayan Wika, born in 1959.
His teacher was the
Garuda carver I W. Contok.
From 1975, I W. Wika specialized in the
carving chess games.
At the beginning of 1990
he received the order
for a special
Chess.
This also included the chessboard
that was supposed
to represent the
Balinese cosmos.
The stand area
of the game figures
should be combined
with the figures
form a unit,
as usual with
earlier sculptures,
can be co-designed.
After several attempts,
he was successful
in 1994
completed this work.
Chess.
I W. Wika,
Board 77 x 4 cm,
chess figures 10-16 cm high,
jackfruit- / ebony wood
1994
Even in this period it was very difficult to find and acquire these very rare paintings of the highest quality.
From the following listed paintings in the Batuan style some paintings with illustrations and descriptions are documented
in the documentation in the Internet:
"Spiegel des Glaubens" / www.baliart-batuan.com
I Made Djata, 1920 - 2001
Two very fine and detailed works by the important and outstanding painter of the first generation,teacher of the majority of painters in Batuan over the past 60 years.
I M. Djata, 1989
Young Balinese
at the supervision
of water buffaloes.
I M. Djata,
Aquarell colours on
drawing paper,
32 x 24 cm,
1985
Illustrated
and described:
www.
baliart-batuan.com
ill. 53
The theme
is an ancient legend
that attempts to link
Hinduism
with Buddhism.
Shiva and Buddha.
I M. Djata,
Aquarell colours on
drawing paper,
21,5 x 29 cm,
1995
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 55
I Bagus Made Togog, 1913 - 1989
The worldwide best known painter of the first generation.
I. B. M. Togog, 1987
The struggle for power
(tantri narrative).
I.B.M. Togog,
Tempera on
canvas,
59 x 40,5 cm,
around 1983
A fantastic, larger work of this great painter of the old generation from Batuan.
This work with tourists is a precursor of the later paintings of I M. Budi and I W. Bendi.
I. B. M. Lanus, 1980
Tourists, village life.
I. B. M. Lanus,
watercolours on cardboard,
36 x 54,5 cm,
1964/65
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 135.1
I Wayan Punduh, 1923 - 2011
Very well known artists from the of the old generation, pupil of his brother I N. Ngendon.
I W. Punduh, 1988
Great Painting,
in larger format
from the period
in which he I have
created masterpieces.
Amad and Muhammad
(Balinese narrative)
I W. Punduh,
watercolours on Dutch paper,
39,5 x 30,5 cm,
around 1980
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 150
I Wayan Kabetan, 1931 - 2006
In the following you will find two really outstanding and very fine nuanced works
of this brilliant painter of the old generation.
I W. Kabetan, 2000
Legong dance.
I W. Kabetan,
watercolours on canvas,
40 x 29,5 cm,
1968
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 220
The selfish and
treacherous
sister
is afflicted by poisonous animals (tantri fable).
I W. Kabetan,
watercolours on drawing paper,
48 x 18 cm,
1987
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 222
He was the shining example in the village Batuan and with his art he was extraordinarily successful!
The outstanding artist of the last decades, student of his father I M. Djata,
famous and internationally known in the USA, Indonesia and Japan.
I W. Rajin, 1985
The dream of wealth.
I W. Rajin,
watercolours on dutch paper,
13 x 20,5 cm,
1992
Market.
I W. Rajin,
watercolours on dutch paper,
29,5 x 21 cm,
1991
Dream of first love.
I W. Rajin,
watercolours on dutch paper,
24 x 16 cm,
1993
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill 256
Wonderful work in own colour combination, pupil of I D. K. Badung
I D. M. Latra, 1988
Ramayana.
I D. M. Latra,
watercolours on dutch paper,
28 x 42,5 cm,
1983
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 285
pupil of the famous artist I M. Djata
I M. Tubuh, 1989
Fishermen.
I M. Tubuh,
tempera on canvas,
46 x 34 cm,
around 1983
Ida Bagus Nyoman Setiawan, 1942 - 2018
Excellent, large-format work by the important artist from Batuan
I. B. N. Setiawan, 2017
Temple festival,
cockfight,
everyday life in Bali.
I. B. N. Setianwan,
acrylic on canvas,
67 x 119 cm,
around 2003
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 262
I M. Griyawan, 2017
Kebo Iwa.
I M. Griyawan,
watercolour on canvas,
18 x 16 cm,
1993
I Dewa Putu Arsania, born 1960.
Very fine and detailed painting, big sized,
from one of the famous painters of the younger generation of the 80s.
I D. P. Arsania, 1986
Bali island.
I D. P. Arsania,
watercolours
on drawing paper,
44 x 59 cm,
1985
I Nyana, born 1960.
One of the most famous painters from Batuan in the 80s.
Very few paintings were completed by him in his best period,
because of the quality of
his works
he needs more time to complete.
His works seem to have an inner transparency that looks like a "glaze".
I M. Nyana, 1988
Village life.
I M. Nyana,
watercolours
on drawing paper,
28,5 x 46 cm,
around 1984
Illustrated and described:
www.baliart-batuan.com
ill. 291
I Nyoman Lanusa, born 1946, Peliatan.
His first works were woodcarvings, after he had learned this craft from his grandfather I W. Gasek.
At the age of 15 he began his education with painting at Djudjul in Tebesaya.
I N. Lanusa, 1985
R. Bonnet visited him in 1972 and was enthusiastic by the independent style of the paintings and the selected colorfulness in his works.
R. Bonnet supported I N. Lanusas with his first exhibition in Jakarta.
Waiting to feel better
(fire = symbol for
the distance
to the family)
I N. Lanusa,
pencil, water colour,
gold mica,
26,5 x 17 cm,
1984
Feeling good,
looking forwards
I N. Lanusa,
pencil, water colour,
gold mica,
24 x 14,5 cm,
1984
Without water
and fire there
is no life of people,
animals or plants
I N. Lanusa,
pencil, water colour,
gold mica,
24,5 x 18,5 cm,
1984
Sketch,
I N. Lanusa,
ink on paper,
20 x 28 cm,
around 1990
Unfortunately, I N. Lanusa became seriously ill in the 80s.
As a result, he can hardly work any more since 2010.
Fish – the carefree childhood
of I N. Lanusa
I N. Lanusa,
pencil, water colour
on orange coloured card board,
39 x 49 cm,
1997
I myself,
I N. Lanusa,
pencil on Dutch paper
27,5 x 40 cm,
arround 2003
I myself,
I N. Lanusa,
pencil on Dutch paper
27,5 x 40 cm,
arround 2003
Helpless,
I N. Lanusa,
Pencil, charcoal,
coloured on plywood
37 x 59 cm,
arround 2005
An outclass pencil drawing in super large size!
Myself - lonely,
I N. Lanusa,
Pencil drawing
on Dutch paper,
82 x 100 cm,
2002
I Wayan Patera, 1937 - around 2010, Ubud
Student for one year by R. Bonnet.
Winner of the exhibition "Children's Drawings from All Over the World, New Delhi, 1948".
I W. Patera, 1986
I W. Patera's works were shown by R. Bonnet
at many exhibitions,
including in the Netherlands. From 1963 he worked in Denpasar and from 1970
as a teacher for painting
in Ubud.
His total work of art
is extremely limited,
the quality of
his works is high.
Portrait of the dancer
I G. N. Kadik,
I W. Patera
Pastel chalks on
drawing paper,
28 x 31,5 cm,
1979
Permana Djati Damar, born 1971, Solo
At a young age he received instructions in painting from his father Santoso Wiyono.
From 1990 he moved his residence to Bali.
P. D. Damar, 1994
Be comprehensively
guarded your sleep,
P. D. Damar
Oil colour on canvas,
50 x 60 cm,
1990
I Gusti Putu Gede, 1940 - 2016
Grandson of I G. N. Lempad from whom he also got the basics for his art.
Everything has soul, everything has spirit, everything has life.
I G. P. Gede, 1989
In this large-format
painting,
I G. P. Gede
masterfully combines
the foundations
of faith with
the stylisation
of Kamasan painting.
Galungan,
I G. P. Gede
Acrylic on canvas,
140 x 89 cm,
1990
I Ketut Regig, 1919 - 2002, Tebesaya
He grew up in the vicinity of the established artists I. B. M. Kembeng and his son I B. M. Poleng,
he signed his works with his former name I Lenju.
At the beginning of the 40's he moved to Sanur and called himself I K. Regig.
I K. Regig, 1988
Through his personal,
developed formal language
and through his excellent
colour palette, he shows
in his works
a high individuality
and thus clearly stood
out from the paintings
of his colleagues.
Paintings by I K. Regig
can be found in the important collections, including those of former President Sukarno.
A costumed bird
with a mask as dancer,
I K. Regig
Acrylic colours on canvas,
44 x 64 cm,
1975
I Dewa Putu Sena, born 1943, Pengosekan
He is the expert in Bali when it comes to depicting birds in the overwhelming beauty of nature.
I D. P. Sena, 2000
Two hummingbirds
in the tops of a palm tree,
I D. P. Sena
Acrylic paint on canvas, mica,
35,5 x 31,5 cm,
1982
Two very carefully crafted works from the "Community of Artists",
whose artists created their best paintings in the 70s and 80s.
Her paintings were very popular all over the world.
I Dewa Ketut Karta, born 1948,
excellent painter from the family I G. K. Kobot.
I D. K. Karta, 2000
Landscape,
I D. K. Karta
Acrylic on canvas,
131 x 98 cm,
1986
I K. Subudhi, 1994
A very fine work,
large sized,
painted in the 80´s
at the prime time
of Pengosekan art.
Birds in the cornfield,
I K. Subudhi
Acrylic on canvas,
100 x 80 cm,
1988
I Dewa Putu Mokoh, 1933 - 2010
Very famous and outstanding painter, very well known from Japan to Europe, many exhibitions,
pupil of his uncle
I G. K. Kobot.
I D. P. Mokoh, 1985
Six young girls,
I D. P. Mokoh
Acrylic on canvas,
45 x 60 cm,
around 1984
his great tribute
with his great
solo exhibition in Japan,
which was very successful.
The Lovers,
I D. P. Mokoh
Acrylic on canvas,
65 x 45 cm,
around 1984
I Gusti Nyoman Nodia, born 1939
He started with traditional painting in different styles.
At the beginning of the 70s he found his unmistakable personal style in which he used pure colours,
which he set parallel to the human races. For him this was the expression of his thinking.
I G. N. Nodia, 1988
An early work
in its new style
Harmony,
I G. N. Nodia
Oil paint on canvas,
65 x 54 cm,
around 1973
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