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 de Vaugirard 75015 Paris certifie que ce tableau est bien de la main de mon ami Nguyen Gia Tri. Paris, le 21 juin 2000, Jean Volang'

'I, the undersigned, Jean Volang, artist-painter, 167 rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, hereby certify that this painting is indeed the work of my friend Nguyễn Gia Trí. Paris, June 21, 2000. Jean Volang'

Nguyễn Gia Trí’s Les Trois Femmes (Three Ladies) will be auctioned at Christie's Hong Kong, A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection on 29 March 2025.