Art Auctioneers
Malaysia’s art industry is on the rise, thanks to a growing interest from Malaysians and an increasing awareness of art as an asset. However, art collection remains confined to a select few, and transactions were mainly done through dealers, galleries and privately between collectors, and auctions are few and far between.
This was where Henry Butcher Malaysia saw an opportunity - an avenue for transparent transactions of art pieces for galleries, collectors and investors. In 2009, Henry Butcher Malaysia, leveraging on its experience in asset auctioning, from real estate to plant & machinery, established Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers, offering artwork appraisal & consultancy and private selling of artworks, and aspiring to be the professional art auction house of choice in Malaysia.
To encourage art collecting and investment in Malaysia.
To establish an open and transparent platform for transaction of artworks in Malaysia and a reference point for prices of artworks in Malaysia.
To provide a benchmark for prices of Malaysian artworks.
To support Malaysian artists and promote Malaysian art.
Curating, assessment and auction of collectibles eg. Peranakan porcelainware, jewellery, embroidery and beadwork.
To work closely with all parties in the Malaysian Art community to foster healthy and sustainable growth of local art market and have since 2013 expanded to regional art markets in Southeast Asia.
Auction
In line with our primary objective, we hold regular auctions of Malaysian artworks, constantly reviewing consignments referred to us, carrying out evaluation, price estimates and authentication, as well as advice on measures to improve sale prices (such as restoration, reframing, etc.).
Artwork Appraisal & Consultancy
Our specialists offer artwork appraisal and consultancy services for various purposes, such as insurance, estate & financial planning and others.
Special Projects & Events
We undertake special auctions project for charity and any other projects that are in line with our corporate objectives and philosophy.
Public Art Program & Education
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers holds regular art talks to educate the public on art collection and appreciation, history of Malaysian art, art as an investment, art care and conservation, artist's talks and other art related topics to constantly create, educate and build awareness on art.
Most high value artwork auctioned at Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
6 May 2012 Ibrahim Hussein, Datuk - Red, Orange and Core, 1984 [198.3cm x 271.4cm] Acrylic on canvas, RM797,500 (price including buyer’s premium)
Art Friends for Haiyan Charity Art Auction December 2013
Working in collaboration with MERCY Malaysia and Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers, RM572,500 was raised with proceeds donated to the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
Art For Life Charity Auction
Feb 2009
Raised more than RM70K
Art Auction Malaysia 2010
More than 80% sales
More than RM1.70 mil
Art Auction Malaysia 2011
More than 90% sales
More than RM3.10 mil
Art Auction Malaysia May 2012
May 2012
100% sales
More than RM4.00 mil
Art Auction Malaysia October 2012
October 2012
95% sales
RM3.75 mil
The Young Contempo Charity Auction 2012
Raised more than RM200K
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
April 2013
99% sales
RM3.45 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
November 2013
97% sales
RM3.51 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
April 2014
97% sales
RM3.00 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
April 2014
97% sales
RM3.00 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
November 2014
93% sales
RM32.98 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
March 2015
91% sales
RM2.25 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
October 2015
93% sales
RM2.30 mil
Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction
April 2016
83.3% sales
More than RM1.00 mil
Valuation