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Henri Matisse (France, 1869-1954) in the room-workshop of the old Régina Hotel on the Cimiez hill in Nice, sitting in his bed following paralysis, drawing the figures of the Vence chapel on the walls with a charcoal attached to a pole; taken by Walter Carone (Italy/France, 1920–1982) in April 1950. In 1941, the French artist ...
Le Pho (Vietnam/France, 1907-2001) Portrait de dame (Portrait of a Lady) signed in Chinese, signed ‘Le pho’ (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 76 x 52 cm. (29 7/8 x 20 1/2 in.) Painted circa 1940 one seal of the artist Provenance Curtis family at the Palazzo Barbaro, Venice Thence by descent to the ...
It was a true privilege to be welcomed into the Singapore home of Philippe Damas, an esteemed collector. The afternoon was one of warmth, shared with painter Boi Tran and Francis Belin, former President of Christie’s Asia, a guiding voice in the art world. Held just before the Christie’s Hong Kong auction, Philippe’s collection, A ...
Selected magnificent Vietnamese works of art in the upcoming auction at Christie’s Hong Kong, 20th Century Day Sale on 27 September 2025 https://thucdoan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Christies-Vietnamese-Art.mp4
Pham Hau (Vietnam, 1903-1995) Au Paysage Low table in polychrome lacquer, with embossed gold lacquer decoration. Made in the 1940s. Height: 39.5 cm (15 ½ in.); Length: 106.5 cm (41 7⁄8 in.); Depth: 106.5 cm (41 7⁄8 in.) Estimate EUR 20,000 – EUR 30,000 Price realised EUR 40,320 Christie's Paris, Art d’Asie, 10 June 2025
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 ...
