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Henri Emile Vollet (1861-1945) Commémoration à la stèle d’un lettré, Tonkin (Commemoration at the Stele of a Scholar, Tonkin) signed ‘H. VolleT’ (lower right) oil on canvas 54.5 x 73 cm. (21 1⁄2 x 28 3⁄4 in.) Painted in 1902 Provenance Collection of Paul Doumer, Governor General of Indochina (1897-1902) Aguttes, 2 June 2023, lot 27 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner …
Joseph Inguimberty (1896-1971) Dans les rizières (In the Rice Fields) signed and dated ‘INGUIMBERTY 1930’ (lower right) oil on canvas 73 x 120 cm. (28 3⁄4 x 47 1⁄4 in.) Painted in 1930 Provenance Saint Germain en Laye Enchères, 21 March 2010, lot 270 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Literature G. Pentcheff, Joseph Inguimberty: 1896-1971, Groupe Horizon, Paris, 2012 (illustrated, fig.65, …
Nguyen Sang (Vietnam, 1923-1988) Family signed, inscribed with monogram and dated ‘hn NG SANG 1957’ (upper left) ink and gouache on silk 77.8 x 97 cm. (30 5⁄8 x 38 1⁄4 in.) Painted in 1957 Provenance Private collection, Vietnam (gift from the artist) Private collection, France (acquired from the above) Acquired from the above by the present owner Estimate HKD 600,000 – HKD 800,000 Price …
Victor Tardieu (1870-1937) Portrait d’homme (Portrait of a Man) signed ‘Victor Tardieu’ (lower left) oil on canvas 53.5 x 43.5 cm. (21 1⁄8 x 17 1⁄8 in.) Painted circa 1923 Provenance Private collection, France Acquired from the above by the present owner Estimate HKD 700,000 – HKD 900,000 Christie’s, The Henderson, Hong Kong A Quest for Eternity: The Philippe Damas Collection Live Auction | 29 …
Albert Cézard (1869-circa 1916) Scène au bord de l’eau (Scene at the Water’s Edge) signed ‘A. CEZARD.’ (lower right) oil on canvas 145.5 x 95 cm. (57 1⁄4 x 37 3⁄8 in.) Painted circa 1902 Provenance Ader Paris, 21 April 2023, lot 7 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Estimate HKD 800,000 – HKD 1,200,000 Price Realised HKD 882,000 Christie’s, The Henderson, …
Luu Van Sin (1905-1983) Bonzesse (Buddhist Nun) signed and titled ‘BONZESSE LUU-VAN-SIN’ (on the reverse) ink and gouache on silk laid on paper 90.5 x 55.5 cm. (35 5⁄8 x 21 7⁄8 in.) Painted in 1935 Provenance Private collection, France, thence by descent Art Valorem, 24 January 2017, lot 152 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Paris, Grand Palais, 1st Salon …
Le Pho (Vietnam/France, 1907-2001) Les joueuses de cartes (Card Players) signed in Chinese and signed again ‘Le pho’ (upper left) ink, watercolour and gouache on silk 42.3 x 28.5 cm. (16 5⁄8 x 11 1⁄4 in.) Painted circa 1940 one seal of the artist Provenance Collection of Le Thi Luu (gifted from the artist) Thence by descent to Ngo Manh Duc, son of Le Thi …
Vu Cao Dam (Vietnam/France, 1908-2000) Famille (Family) signed and dated ‘Vu cao dam 1941’ (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 55.8 x 38.5 cm. (22 x 15 1⁄8 in.) Painted in 1941 Provenance Le Thi Luu (gifted from the artist) Ngo Manh Duc, son of Le Thi Luu (by descent from the above) Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006 Exhibited …
Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) La paysanne (The Peasant) oil on canvas 65 x 81.3 cm. (25 5⁄8 x 32 in.) Painted circa 1922-1924 Provenance Collection of the artist’s family Sotheby’s Singapore, 16 April 2006, lot 95 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Estimate HKD 1,500,000 – HKD 2,500,000 Price Realised HKD 3,150,000 Christie’s, The Henderson, Hong Kong A Quest for Eternity: The …
Nguyen Phan Chanh (Vietnam, 1892-1984) L’acupunctrice (The Acupuncturist) inscribed in Chinese (upper left); signed and inscribed in Chinese (upper right) ink and gouache on silk 63.8 x 54 cm. (25 1⁄8 x 21 1⁄4 in.) Painted in 1931 three seals of the artist Provenance Collection of Doctor Adrien Le Roy des Barres (1872-1945), thence by descent Private collection, France Cannes Enchères, 3 March 2018, lot …
Vu Cao Dam (Vietnam, 1908-2000) Jeune femme agenouillée tenant son collier (Young Woman Kneeling and Holding her Necklace) signed in Chinese and signed again ‘vu cao dam’ (middle right) ink and gouache on silk 70.5 x 41.2 cm. (27 3⁄4 x 16 1⁄4 in.) Painted circa 1939 one seal of the artist Provenance Private collection, France S.A.R.L Montargis Enchères, 26 January 2014, lot 142 Acquired …
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 …
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 …
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 …
