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Rue de Hanoi (Hanoi Street) by Bùi Xuân Phái — a work that epitomizes the artist’s profound and enduring fascination with the streets of Hanoi, a motif he returned to time and again with almost obsessive devotion. His art is distinguished by this intimate, melancholic dialogue with the city’s soul, rendered in bold strokes and ...

Historic Auction Results | A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection | Christie’s Hong Kong Christie’s Hong Kong witnessed an extraordinary moment in the art world with the landmark auction A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection. The highly anticipated sale realized an impressive total of HKD 60,5 million (EUR €7,2 million, USD ...

A rare and exquisite celebration of Southeast Asian artistry, A Quest for Eternity unveils the remarkable private collection of Philippe Damas—an assemblage of masterpieces that transcend time, uniting history, culture, and artistic brilliance. This exceptional auction offers an intimate glimpse into the world of a passionate collector whose discerning eye has preserved the artistic heritage ...

A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection Christie's, The Henderson, Hong Kong 29 March 2025  |  01:30 PM (HKT) A stunning showcase of Southeast Asian masterpieces and modern Vietnamese art. An exquisite private collection of Southeast Asian art and antiques, meticulously curated by Philippe Damas. Each photograph offers a glimpse into a world where ...

Joseph Inguimberty uses a rich palette, predominantly consisting of white and green hues. He utilizes "flat tints" and "matter," treating volume through juxtaposed patches of colour. The artist uses brushes and painting knives in substantial gestures, thereby creating an impression of vibrating space. In this manner, he "illuminates" his primary figures, meticulously delineating them from ...

Philippe Damas and his dear friend Jean-François Hubert in his mansion in Singapore in 2024 THE DAMAS COLLECTION OR THE JOY OF BEING YOURSELF Philippe Damas's collection of 51 paintings, gathered over more than 25 years, spans almost a century of artistic creation by 32 artists—15 Vietnamese and 17 French—including three women. These works illustrate ...

Jean Volang, the esteemed artist, holding Nguyễn Gia Trí’s Les Trois Femmes (Three Ladies) at the home of his friend, Jean-François Hubert, in Paris, 2000. On the reverse of the masterpiece, Volang’s heartfelt inscription stands as both a testament to authenticity and a tribute to his dear friend: 'Je soussigné, Jean Volang, artiste-peintre, 167, rue ...

Philippe Damas's residence in Singapore, where his collection has been housed for over 25 years The Philippe Damas Collection, a remarkable assembly of 51 paintings gathered over more than 25 years, spans nearly a century of artistic expression. Created by 32 artists – 15 Vietnamese and 17 French, including three women – this collection reflects ...

An exquisite private collection of Southeast Asian art and antiques, meticulously curated by Philippe Damas. Each photograph offers a glimpse into a world where history and artistry intertwine, capturing the tranquil elegance of the collector’s residence. Within this refined space, traditional sculptures, evocative paintings, and antique furnishings come together in perfect harmony, breathing life into ...

Nguyen Gia Tri: The Desire to Create Another World Nguyen Gia Tri, uses his brush in thick and deliberate colours - working with a more restrained palette than his master Inguimberty. A The allegorical portrayal of the three regions of Vietnam - Tonkin, proud and poised, Annam, austere but attentive, and Cochinchina, immature and unpredictable, ...