Pan Rumiasih & Hasil Karya

In July 2022 when I purchased the Mangku Mura masterpiece at auction there were 5 other Balinese paintings, all painted on a cotton type material. I did not bid on these and neither did anyone else. Two weeks later they were reauctioned, I bid on all five and I and won them all. $40 AUD each for the larger ones and $20 each the small ones. It was a lot to outlay on my limited budget, but I am glad I took the chance on them. I truly believe you should only collect what appeals to you and I absolutely adore these paintings. They are on display in my home. Below you will find images of them.

When I visited Mangku Muriati in her home in September 2022, I took photocopies of these five paintings and showed them to her. She was able to tell me she recognised the artists and they were from her local area in Klungkung. She also said they were not masterpieces like her fathers painting, but were created later and in a more modern style with a more modern palette.

In this image to the right is Mangku Muriati looking at these photocopies.

Three of the paintings are signed, two are not. All five are simply framed on a flimsy light wood frame (not visible from the front) and tacked to the sides, with a simple hook tacked to the back.