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Nguyen Gia Tri (Vietnam, 1908-1993) Le trois femmes (Three Ladies) signed and dated ‘Ng TRI 34’ (upper right); signed ‘TRI’ (on the reverse); inscribed ‘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’ (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 116.5 x …

Mai Trung Thu (Vietnam/France, 1906-1980) L’heure du thé à Hué (Tea Time in Hue) signed ‘MAI THU’, dated indistinctly ‘1937’ (lower right) oil on canvas 70.5 x 99 cm. (27 3/4 x 39 in.) Painted in 1937 Provenance Collection of Dr Lê Thai and his wife, France (acquired directly from the artist) Christie’s Singapore, 30 March 1997, lot 163 The Philip Ng Collection, Singapore (acquired …

Joseph Inguimberty (France, 1896-1971) Le retour du marché (The Return from the Market) signed and dated ‘INGUIMBERTY 1933’ (lower right) oil on canvas 204 x 200 cm. (80 3/8 x 78 3/4 in.) Painted in 1933 Provenance Collection of the artist’s family Christie’s Singapore, 1 April 2001, lot 52 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Loaned to National Gallery Singapore from …

I am deeply honoured to have been entrusted by Yves Cosquéric, a distinguished French auctioneer and judicial officer renowned for his expertise in art and antiques and the owner of Adjug’Art. It is a privilege to contribute to the auction of the remarkable works of Trần Quang Trân (Ngym). As an archivist and researcher in Vietnamese Art, I see this as both an honour and …

Christie’s Singapore Preview: A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection Christie’s Singapore Preview – A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection, a stunning showcase of Southeast Asian masterpieces and modern Vietnamese art. Curated over decades by Mr Philippe Damas, this collection reflects his deep passion for the region’s artistic heritage, blending tradition with innovation. Ahead of its auction in Hong Kong on 29 March, …

A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas CollectionLive Auction | 29 March | Christie’s Hong Kong The captivating Philippe Damas Collection stands as a testament to a lifelong passion for the spirit of Asia-especially Vietnam and Southeast Asia. A seasoned figure in the financial world, Mr Damas has spent many years in Asia, where his travels have taken him far beyond the beaten path to …

A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection to Grace the Auction Stage at Christie’s Hong Kong On March 29, Christie’s Hong Kong will unveil A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection, an extraordinary assemblage of art that embodies a lifetime of passion, connoisseurship, and devotion to cultural heritage. Among its treasures, a stunning selection of Vietnamese art stands as a testament to Philippe …

Nguyen Phan Chanh (Vietnam, 1892-1984) and his captivating visual journey through the life, these portraits span from 1924 to 1982, showcasing his evolving appearance and artistic presence over nearly six decades. Beginning with a youthful image in 1924, wearing traditional attire and a cap, Nguyen Phan Chanh’s portraits capture his transformation through the years-marked by changing hairstyles, the growth of his distinctive beard, and varying …

Jean Volang (Vietnam/France, 1921-2005) Elégante au chapeau (Elegant in a Hat) oil on canvas signed ‘Volang’ (lower right) and titled on the reserve 92 x 73 cm. Price released EUR 16,500 at Adjug’Art on 22 October 2024

Henri Matisse (France, 1869-1954) Liseuse en robe violette (Reading Woman In Violet Dress) oil on canvas 38 x 46 cm. Painted in 1898 Collection of Musée des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France Henri Matisse, Reader in a Purple Dress (1898). Matisse often portrayed women reading, capturing intimate, meditative moments that reflect his pursuit of serenity and harmony. For him, reading symbolizes a suspended moment in time, where …

Vietnamese artworks by Jean Volang, Le Pho, Alix Aymé, Boi Tran and Tran Quang Tran,… presented at Adjug’Art on the occasion of the conference and presentation of the Jean-Pierre Doan Collection (1946-2001) including two sessions: Vietnamese Ceramics, hosted by Jean-François Hubert, dear friend of the collector Jean-Pierre Doan and expert in Vietnamese art, with numerous publications on the arts of Vietnam; the drawings of Pierre …

The students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (The School of the Fine Arts of Indochina), May 1931

Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, Issue No. Jan 2025, proudly presents The Precious Silhouettes of the Áo Dài in the Art of Vietnam, brought to you by Editor Ngoc Anh, with special contributions from Thuc Doan, Researcher of Vietnamese Art & Culture. The Precious Silhouettes of the Áo Dài With the theme of Fashion & Art, let Bazaar Vietnam take a moment to admire a selection of …

Mai Trung Thu in the sculpture workshop of the EBAI, Hanoi, between 1925 and 1930

Vu Cao Dam in front of his home, the villa Les Heures Claires in Vence, France, around 1954

Vu Cao Dam in his workshop in Saint-Paul, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1974; photographed by Alain Le Kim

Le Pho in his studio, rue de Vaugirard, Paris, 1976; photographed by Alain Le Kim

Mai Trung Thu photographing himself in his studio in Vanves in 1957

Vu Cao Dam depicting the wife of his friend Bertrand Huppé, Mazamet, France, 1954

Meeting of friends in Le Pho’s apartment, rue Blomet, Paris, 1945

Le Pho in Alger, 1942

Mai Trung Thu, Le Pho and a friend playing card, Nice, around 1941

Le Pho at the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang, Vietnam, 1935

Mai Trung Thu and a friend at the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang, Vietnam, 1935

Mai Trung Thu in front of his Nude painting in Hue, 1936

Mai Trung Thu and Le Pho visiting their friends in Vietnam in 1935

Vu Cao Dam in his room at the Indochinois Students’ House of the Cité University in Paris in 1932

Mai Trung Thu, To Ngoc Van and Le Pho after a drawing session in the countryside, Hanoi, 1929

Excursion of students to Sài Sơn between 1925 and 1930.

Students of the Indochina School of Fine Arts around their teacher in Hanoi, between 1926 and 1930

Le Tien Phuc, Georges Khanh and Vu Cao Dam in front of a bas-relief well prepared for 1931 Exposition Coloniale (Colonial Exhibition) in Paris, photo taken on June 13, 1930.

Le Pho and Blanche Balain in Nice, 1942

Le Pho’s Landscape of Tonkin (Paysage du Tonkin) displayed at Mrs Tholance’s apartment in Nice, 1940

Mrs Tholance’s apartment in Nice, 1940, displayed by Le Pho’s work

Mai Trung Thu and Le Pho posing next to Mai Trung Thu’s La Mariée in Paris in 1938

Le Pho painting a bouquet in his studio, rue de Vaugirard, Paris, 1964

Mai Trung Thu and Le Pho in Nice, circa 1941

Mai Trung Thu and Le Pho in Nice, circa 1941

Mai Trung Thu, his wife Sao, their daughter Lan Phuong and their son-in-law Paul Roland Vanves in 1956.

Le Pho and his wife Paulette Vaux in Paris, 1949.

Vu Cao Dam, Mai Trung Thu, Renée Appriou (Vu Cao Dam’s fiancée) and Le Pho in Paris, circa 1937.

Mai Trung Thu and his fiancée, captured in a tender moment amidst the charm of Hue or Hanoi, circa 1935

On the momentous occasion of the grand opening of Mai Trung Thu’s ‘La Femme’ exhibition at the Cardo Matignon Gallery in Paris, 1968, the event stood as a tribute to the elegance and timeless allure of women, brought to life through the exquisite artistry of the celebrated Vietnamese painter.

Le Pho, Vu Cao Dam and Paulette Le Pho at Findlay Gallery in Paris in 1973.

Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu and a comrade, under the flags, Carcassonne, circa 1939-1940.

Professors surrounded by students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (The Fine Arts College of Indochina)’s first three classes in Hanoi circa 1927, Victor Tardieu (seated in the middle, holding his hat).

Mrs Tholance’s apartment in Nice, 1940, displayed by Le Pho’s work

Mai Trung Thu, To Ngoc Van, Le Pho and the kids after a drawing session in the countryside, Hanoi, 1929 – a rare glimpse into the shared moments of three iconic Vietnamese artists during the early days of their creative journey.

Mai Trung Thu, self-portrait in the studio in Hue in 1931 – a striking moment of artistic introspection.

Le Pho, a contemplative self-portrait in profile, Hanoi, 1934, capturing the introspection of an artist in timeless monochrome.