Painting depicting an Indonesian market scene, signed by a listed contemporary painter: Wayan Dolik.
Wayan Dolik is an Indonesian artist born in 1955, active mainly in Bali.
His works are created on fabric using mixed techniques such as acrylic, gouache, and ink. The subjects portray traditional Balinese scenes, religious processions, mythological figures, or everyday life moments—like in this case.
Wayan Dolik’s artworks have appeared at auction multiple times, particularly in Asia. Prices vary depending on size, technique, and subject. Here’s an overview:
Melasti (2006), acrylic on canvas 44 x 80 cm, achieved price: 4,747 USD
Shiva and Hanuman, watercolor drawing, 2,000 USD
Other smaller works in gouache or ink, sold between 290 and 1,000 USD
The market for this artist’s work is niche but stable, with sales mostly recorded through auction houses such as Larasati in Indonesia.