Iskandar Jalil’s Monumental Ceramic Work Leads Hotlotz’s November Fine Art Focus

SINGAPORE, 12 November 2026 – Hotlotz’s November ‘Interiors & Collectibles’ auction is its quarterly Fine Art Focus, with works by Iskandar Jalil, Toshio Bando, Lim Tze Peng and Chen Wen Hsi headlining the sale.

Leading the auction is Cultural Medallion recipient Dr Iskandar Jalil’s monumental ‘Let The Sleeping Dogs Lie’ (Lot 5), estimated at S$60,000 to S$80,000. Measuring 2.8 metres long, it features six pieces of pottery in his iconic blue glaze, mounted on a Merbau board with steel stands. Four smaller works by Iskandar also feature (Lot 1-4)

LOT 5 — ISKANDAR JALIL (SINGAPOREAN, B. 1940) – LET THE SLEEPING DOGS LIE
Glazed pottery on a Merbau board with steel stands; impressed seals on each sculpture. Pottery 43cm to 49cm high; board 282 x 70cm. Estimate: S$60,000 to S$80,000.

The fine art selection includes 17 works by Toshio Bando (Lot 13-29), Lim Tze Peng’s ‘River Scene’ (Lot 62) and Choo Keng Kwang’s ‘Chinese Hairdresser’ (Lot 73). Lim’s ink paintings and calligraphy are accompanied by works by Chia Yu Chian, Ang Ah Tee and Ong Kim Seng, and a collection of works by Dr Earl Lu.

Sculptures by Ng Eng Teng, Ren Sihong, Xie Aige and Loet Vanderveen broaden the selection. Decorative arts and furniture include a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman, fine rugs and carpets, an Audi Auto Union Type-C limited-edition 1:2 scale pedal car (Lot 39), and whisky.

Hotlotz operates timed, online-only auctions. Bidding closes Sunday 15 November 2026, from 6pm onwards. All lots are available to view in the Hotlotz Saleroom.

View the catalogue and register to bid in ‘Interiors & Collectibles - November’.

HIGHLIGHTED LOTS

LOT 13 —TOSHIO BANDO (JAPANESE, 1895–1973) – TWO PUPPIES

Oil on canvas, signed upper right, stretched, unframed. 24 x 33cm.
Estimate: S$1,200 to S$1,800

LOT 39 — AN AUDI AUTO UNION TYPE-C 1:2 SCALE PEDAL CAR

2007, one of a limited edition of 999, chassis number 97. Aluminium body with silver finish, seven forward speeds and brown leather upholstery. With a Frank Lamberty Audi R8 launch sketch and manual. H 62 x W 200 x D 96cm.
Estimate: S$10,000 to S$20,000

LOT 62 — LIM TZE PENG (SINGAPOREAN, 1921–2025) – RIVER SCENE

Ink and colour on paper, signed with the artist's seal centre right. 67 x 102.5cm.
Estimate: S$20,000 to S$30,000

LOT 73 — CHOO KENG KWANG (SINGAPOREAN, 1931–2019) – CHINESE HAIRDRESSER

Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 63 x 53cm.
Estimate: S$10,000 to S$15,000 

VIEWING INFORMATION

All lots are available for viewing at the Hotlotz Saleroom during the following times. Saleroom Location

• Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 November 10am to 6pm
• Saturday 14 November 10am to 4pm