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Joseph Inguimberty (France, 1896-1971) painting, circa 1936. He was admitted to the Fine Art School of his native town, and in 1914 he entered the National School of Decorative Arts. He travelled to Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain and Italy thanks to the Blumenthal scholarship which he received in 1921, the French State scholarship in 1922, and finally to the National Prize of 1924 awarded to …
Le Thi Luu (Vietnam/France, 1911-1988) painting at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (The School of Fine Arts of Indochine), Hanoi, circa 1930. Le Thi Luu was born on 19 January in Tho Khoi which was the province of Ha Bac, North Vietnam. Her father, Le Van Que was a civil servant, and because of his position, he travelled extensively in Tonkin, bringing his family along with …
Born into a family of distinguished Mandarins as his father was a Viceroy of Tonkin Le Kinh Luoc, Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001) was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine founded by Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937). He held his first exhibition in 1928 along with his friends and fellow students Vu Cao Dam and Mai Thu. In 1931, he became Tardieu’s assistant. Having attended …
Sculptor Évariste Jonchère (France, 1892-1956), who took over the position of Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) as a director of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (The School of Fine Arts of Indochina) in Hanoi from 1938 to 1945, receiving the first Grand Prix de Rome for sculpture in Paris, 1925. Photographed for the press by Agence Rol.
Le Pho’s View From The Hilltop fetched HKD 6,520,000, the world record for the artist at Christie’s Hong Kong, 22 November 2014. Le Pho (Vietnam/France, 1907-2001) View From The Hilltop signed and dated ‘Le Pho 1937’ (lower right) oil on canvas 113 x 192 cm. (50 x 85 in.) Painted in 1937 Price Realised HKD 6,520,000 at Christie’s Hong Kong, 22 November 2014 Le Pho …
Alix Aymé (France, 1894-1989), the one who awakened the art of lacquer in Vietnam, unveils masterpieces of incredible technical refinement. She began to paint in Paris during the First World War and was a pupil of Maurice Denis. In 1920, she accompanied her husband to Shanghai and then went on to Hanoi, where she taught drawing at the Lycée Albert Sarraut. At the Autumn salon …
S.A.I. Prince Bao Long during his inauguration, Imperial City of Hue, 1939. THE PRECIOUS FLEETING MOMENTS OF THE NGUYEN DYNASTY BY S.A.I. PRINCE BAO LONG H.M. Empress Nam Phuong and H.M. Emperor Bao Dai, Imperial City of Hue, 1934 Delighted that this exhibition is taking place and that I have been invited to write a few lines, but aware that I am neither a historian …
Inauguration of Buste de Victor Tardieu (Bust of Victor Tardieu) by Georges Khanh (Vietnam, 1902-Unknown) at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine, Hanoi, 1939, in the presence of local authorities, particularly Governor Camerlynk, teachers and students of the school. In the background, the villa and the workshop of La Jonchère.
Le Viêt Nam Des Royaumes, the pioneering exhibition in history where the art of Vietnam was phenomenally identified, assembled and presented in this exceptional way under the general curation and scientific direction of Mr Jean-François Hubert, Expert in Far Eastern Art. The exhibition was held at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, 24 rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris, one of the oldest prestigious modern department stores …
L’Art du Champa (The Art of Champa) by Jean-François Hubert originally published in 2005. From 12 October 2005 to 9 January 2006, the Musee Guimet in Paris will play host to an exceptional exhibition: Treasures of Vietnamese Art: Champa Sculpture. This show will bring together for the first time, outstanding pieces from the Musee Guimet, the National Museums of France and the national Vietnamese museums of …
Art du Vietnam (Art of Vietnam) by Jean-François Hubert and Catherine Noppe officially published in 2002. Since the foundation of the Au Lac kingdom three centuries ago – famous for their bronze drums and their magnificent artilleries – until the works of the painters from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts of Indochina, created in Hanoi in 1925, the arts of Vietnam have been marked by its profoundly …
Jean-François Hubert, Senior Expert, Vietnamese Art at a bookstore featuring two of his publications, inclusive of L’Art du Champa (The Art of Champa) and Art du Vietnam (Art of Vietnam), Hanoi, Vietnam, 21 December 2011. Art du Vietnam (Art of Vietnam) by Jean-François Hubert and Catherine Noppe officially published in 2002. L’Art du Champa (The Art of Champa) by Jean-François Hubert originally published in 2005.
Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Divinité signed and dated ‘Vu cao dam 67’ (lower left); signed in Chinese, signed again, titled, inscribed and dated ‘Vu cao dam Divinité No. 332 WF P. B 1967’ (on the reverse); gallery label affixed (on the reverse) oil on canvas 92 x 73.5 cm. (36 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.) Painted in 1967 PROVENANCE Christie’s 20th Century Art, Hong Kong …
Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Reclining Lady signed and dated ‘ng.Trung 90’ (lower left) oil on canvas 130 x 190 cm. (51 3/16 x 74 13/16 in.) painted in 1990 Provenance Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Boi Tran Garden, Hue, Vietnam This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boi Tran Garden signed by the artist Detail of Nguyen …
Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Young Ladies in the Old Garden signed and dated ‘ng.Trung 2010’ (lower left) oil on canvas 150 x 150 cm. (59 1/16 x 59 1/16 in.) painted in 2010 Provenance Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Boi Tran Garden, Hue, Vietnam This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boi Tran Garden signed by the …
On the occasion to mark a solo exhibition: Le Rêve Qui Veille (The Watchful Dream) of Boi Tran (Vietnam, B. 1957) at her residence Boi Tran Garden nestled on Thien An Hill, Hue, Vietnam on 26 October 2017, Mr Zhang Zhiyong, President of Shanghai Pujiang Southeast Asia Culture and Art Exchange Center and Ms Zhang Jing came to celebrate with the artist. Mr Zhang Zhiyong’s …
Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Lady with Lotus Flower signed and dated ‘ng.Trung 2006’ (lower right) lacquer on panel 80 x 120 cms. (31 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.) painted in 2006 Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Collection of Boi Tran Garden This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boi Tran Garden signed by the artist
Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Flower, Fruit and Dream signed and dated ‘ng.Trung 99’ (lower left) oil on canvas 131 x 180 cm. (51 5/8 x 70 7/8 in.) painted in 1999 Provenance Shanghai Pujiang Southeast Asia Culture and Exchange Center Collection of Boi Tran Garden, Hue, Vietnam Acquired directly from the artist Nguyen Trung executing his work © Thuc Doan / Bem
Nguyen Trung (Vietnam, B. 1940) Entrust Heaven signed and dated ‘ng.Trung 2002’ (lower left) oil on canvas, framed 140 x 140 cm. (55¹/₈ x 55¹/₈ in.) painted in 2002 Provenance Shanghai Pujiang Southeast Asia Culture and Exchange Center Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Boi Tran Garden, Hue, Vietnam This work is accompanied a photo of Artist Nguyen Trung signing on the …
Christie’s catalogue, Southeast Asian Pictures, Singapore, 28 March 1999. This was the second time in history, a Vietnamese painting was featured on the front page catalogue by one of the most legendary auctioneers in the world – Christie’s. Painting now belongs to National Gallery Singapore. Frontpage featuring Le Pho’s Harmonie Verte: Les Deux Sœurs (Harmony in Green: The Two Sisters) by Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001), gouache on …
Born in Phu Luu Village, Tu Son District, Bac Ninh Province in the Red River Delta on 18 February 1912, Hoang Tich Chu (Vietnam, 1912-2003), the first generation, graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (The School of Fine Arts of Indochina) in Hanoi in 1941, a year later of his father, Hoang Tich Phung passed away. He was one of the first four …
Jean Volang (Vietnam/France, 1921-2005) Portrait de Jean-François Hubert (Portrait of Jean-François Hubert) oil on wooden panel signed ‘Volang’ (lower right) and noted ‘à mon Ami J. FRANCOIS’ (lower left); signed again and dated ’23/3/05′ on the reverse 47 x 34 cm. (18 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.) painted in 2005
Christie’s 20th Century Art, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 26 November – 1 December 2022 This season, Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale presents seminal works by leading masters of the modern era and contemporary luminaries, as well as emerging artists from around the world. Highlights to be proud include Vietnamese paintings, works on paper and sculptures by prominent artists from South East Asia. …
Le Pho (1907-2001) La femme aux rosiers (Lady with Roses) signed in Chinese and signed again ‘Le Pho’ (upper left); titled ‘La femme aux rosiers’ (on the reverse) ink and gouache on silk laid on paper 61 x 42 cm. (24 x 16 1/2 in.) Painted circa 1940 one seal of the artist The painting will be present at the upcoming Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Evening …
Conference on the very first Southeast Asian Pictures Preview of Christie’s Singapore at Christie’s Paris, 6 rue Paul Baudry, Paris, 1999. Philippe Delalande Specialist in Asian arts from Christie’s France and the Directors of Christie’s Keong Ruoh Ling Specialist in Southeast Asian arts from Christie’s Singapore Please give them the honor to attend the conference “The École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine or the birth …
Christie’s official letter of invitation to the very first Southeast Asian Pictures Preview of Christie’s Singapore at Christie’s Paris, featuring a selection of highlights from the upcoming Singapore auction on 3 October 1999 at 6 rue Paul Baudry, 75008 Paris between 6th to 8th of September. The specialist of the Southeast Asian Pictures Department, Ms Keong Ruoh Ling and Mr Jean-François Hubert, the consultant on …
Victor Tardieu (French, 1870-1937) La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits oil on canvas with traces of a grid 100 x 120 cm. (39 3/8 x 47 1/4 in.) painted circa 1924-1925 La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits, Portrait de femme à l’éventail, Maternities, La Vaccination, La Tonkinoise, and La Vietnamienne à l’Enfant are Victor Tardieu’s subjects defined for the …
Victor Tardieu (French, 1870-1937) Portrait de femme à l’éventail sanguine and chalk on cardboard signed and dated ‘Victor Tardieu Saigon 1922’ (middle right) 48,5 x 65 cm. (19 1/16 x 25 9/16 in.) painted in 1922 La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits, Portrait de femme à l’éventail, Maternities, La Vaccination, La Tonkinoise, and La Vietnamienne à l’Enfant are Victor Tardieu’s subjects defined …
Nguyen Thi Hau in Ngay Nay, Issue No. 1, 30 January 1935. Known as “the very first lady to have the latest Lemur clothing on”, she later became a lawyer and mayor of Da Lat (1965-1966). She was the only female mayor in Vietnam’s political history at that time. Promoted, worn, assumed, Cat Tuong’s ao dai allows women to show their beauty, to exercise their …
Nguyen Cat Tuong (Vietnamese, 1912-1946), alias LeMur Mother and child signed and dated 1940 (lower right) ink and gouache on silk 74,5 X 38,5 cm. (29 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.) painted in 1940 We can make our way to a better understanding of a man who was not only a talented painter but also one of these – very rare… – a social actor …
Nguyen Cat Tuong (Vietnam, 1912-1946), alias LeMur, was born in Son Tay. He graduated from the Indochina School of Fine Arts (fourth class, 1928-1933) where he was a fellow student of Nguyen Tuong Lan (1910-1942). Both belonged to the nationalist literary group, founded in 1932, the Tu Luc Van Doan (Autonomous Literary Group). It is not a known fact but of the 7 founding members …
Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) executing his work in his workshop in Hanoi, circa 1923-1924. It took Tardieu several years to complete the 160m2 commissioned work requiring long and intricate research during which he undertook to create the most ideal and harmonious composition. In the forefront of his ensemble, Tardieu chose to place the Vietnamese characters moving back further into the background of several European civil …
Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) Maternities signed and dated ‘Victor Tardieu Hanoi 1925’ (lower left) charcoal and chalk on paper 77.5 x 54cm. (30½ x 21¼ in.) painted in 1925 La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits, Portrait de femme à l’éventail, Maternities, La Vaccination, La Tonkinoise, and La Vietnamienne à l’Enfant are Victor Tardieu’s subjects defined for the major fresco 160m2 to compose …
Victor Tardieu (French, 1870-1937) La Vaccination oil on canvas 119 x 90 cm. (46 7/8 x 35 1/2 in.) Painted circa 1923 La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits, Portrait de femme à l’éventail, Maternities, La Vaccination, La Tonkinoise, and La Vietnamienne à l’Enfant are Victor Tardieu’s subjects defined for the major fresco 160m2 to compose an ode on progress. The most beautiful …
Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937) La Tonkinoise Au Panier (Tonkin Woman with Basket) oil on canvas 108 x 80 cm. (42 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.) Painted in 1923 La Métropole: la science dispense au peuple d’Annam ses bienfaits, Portrait de femme à l’éventail, Maternities, La Vaccination, La Tonkinoise, and La Vietnamienne à l’Enfant are Victor Tardieu’s subjects defined for the major fresco 160m2 to compose an …
Joseph Inguimberty (France, 1896-1971) Sitting Vietnamese woman; Vietnamese peasant woman and a Vietnamese peasant man all signed with monogram ‘I. J.’ (lower right) charcoal on paper 31 x 26 cm. (12 x 10 in.); 26 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.); 31 x 26 cm. (12 x 10 in.) Executed between 1935-1938 Joseph Inguimberty (France, 1896-1971) Sitting Vietnamese woman signed with monogram ‘I. J.’ …
