Reproductions to be sold

Reproductions to be sold

JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of reproductions based on the works of
the late Indonesian painter Affandi are being sold at an
exhibition at the Enteos Club until July 25.

Reproduction specialist Urbain Dirix said the reproductions
are being sold for between US$50 and US$2,500

"We have the permission from the Affandi Foundation to make
some Affandi reproductions," said Urbain, a Belgian national and
Affandi's grandson-in-law.

According to Urbain, Affandi produced about 2,000 paintings,
many of which are now scattered around in museums and private
collections all over the world. About 400 paintings are on
display at the Affandi Museum in Yogyakarta while 200 remain in
his estate's private collection. (01)