Category: Southeast Asian Art

Le Pho (Vietnam/France, 1907-2001) Les Teinturières signed in Chinese and signed 'Le pho' (lower left) ink and gouache on silk 41.5 x 32 cm. (16 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.) Painted circa. 1945 Provenance Galerie Art Français, Paris, France Anon. Sale, Sotheby's Singapore, 16 April 2006, lot 88 Acquired at the above sale by the ...

Bui Xuan Phai (Vietnam, 1920-1988) Portrait De M. Tran Thinh signed and dated '71 lower right oil on canvas 78.5 x 56cm. (30¾ x 22¼in.) painted in 1971 Provenance Tham Thi Don Thu, widow of the model Exhibited 1988, Artist's Exhibition, Art and Literature Association of Hanoi, 19 Hang Buon Street. Bui Xuan Phai, 1971, ...

Le Van De (Vietnam, 1906–1966) A Lady of Hue signed in Chinese and signed, inscribed, and dated 'Le Van De/Hanoi 45' (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 80 x 34 cm. (31 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.) Painted in 1945 one seal of the artist This artwork is accompanied by a letter of authenticity ...

Le Pho' s Three Periods: Early Works – Romanet – Findlay If we consider Le Pho’s work over his life (1907-2001), three periods appear, each with a distinct history and style. The first period from the late 20’s till 1945 is qualified as « early works », the second period, 1946-1962, named the Romanet’s period and finally, the Findlay’s period from 1963 to his ...

Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001) Le Printemps (Spring) signed in Chinese and signed again ‘Le pho’ (lower left) mixed media on silk laid on board 72.5 x 49.5 cm. (28 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.) Painted circa 1955 LE PHO, LE PRINTEMPS, c. 1955, A TURN IN THE ARTIST'S WORK It is always fascinating to observe in ...

Boi Tran (Vietnam, B. 1957) Elégantes in Hué (Elegant in Hue) signed 'BTran' (lower right, right panel) lacquer on panel, triptych 47¼ x 31½ in. (120 x 80 cm.) each; 47¼ x 94½ in. (120 x 240 cm.) overall Provenance Ravenel Taiwan, 2019 Private Collection, Taiwan Christie's Hong Kong, 30 May 2010 Private collection of ...

Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Lady in Ao Dai with a Ngoc Anh Flower in Her Hands signed and dated 'ng. Trung 1999' (lower left) lacquer on panel 100 x 100 cm. (39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in.) Painted in 1999 Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Collection of Boi Tran Garden, Hue, Vietnam Christie's Hong ...

Luong Xuan Nhi (Vietnam, 1914-2006) Le Pécheur et Sa Famille (Fisherman and Family) signed 'Luong Xuan Nhi' (lower left); signed again, dated and inscribed in Chinese (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 67 x 110 cm. (26 3/8 x 43 1/4 in.) Painted in 1940 one seal of the artist Provenance Collection of Mr Tuan ...

Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Le Mandarin (The Mandarin) signed in Chinese and signed ‘vu cao dam’ (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 145.5 x 71 cm. (57 1/8 x 28 in.) Painted in 1942 one seal of the artist Provenance Anon. sale, Sotheby’s Singapore, 4 April 2004 Lot 55 Acquired from the above sale ...

Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Femme Agenouillée (Kneeling Woman) inscribed 'terre cuite, pièce unique' and signed 'vu cao dam' (on the base) terracotta sculpture 29.5 (H) x 28.5 x 31.5 cm. (11 5/8 x 11 1/4 x 12 3/8 in.) (with pedestal) Executed circa. 1940-1945 unique edition Provenance Anon. Sale, Sotheby's Singapore, 4 April 2004, lot ...