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Join us at Asia on the Riviera from June 23rd to July 2nd, 2026 for an auction taking place in the South-East of France.


Trịnh Văn (born in 1917) A poetic vision of the Vietnamese landscape in lacquer, 1943
Important modernist Vietnamese lacquer painting by Trịnh Văn dated 1943, depicting stylized mountains and golden rice fields. The artwork reflects the refinement of lacquer painting developed in the wake of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine, the pioneering movement of modern Vietnamese art in the 20th century. Expertise by Gauchet Art Asiatique.

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5 hours ago4 min read


A gilded bronze Medicine Buddha in the Zanabazar style: the golden age of Mongolian Buddhist sculpture
Bouddha de Médecine en bronze doré dans le style de Zanabazar, grande tradition de la sculpture bouddhique mongole des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. Une œuvre expertisée par Gauchet Art Asiatique, présentée en vente chez Cannes Enchères le 24 juin 2026 avec une estimation de 8 000 à 12 000 euros.

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5 hours ago3 min read


Vu Cao Dam, or the poetry of memory: two unpublished works reappear from a private French collection
Deux huiles inédites de Vu Cao Dam, conservées depuis plus de vingt ans dans une collection particulière française, réapparaissent aujourd’hui sur le marché. À travers Maternité et Le Repos, réalisées en 1978, l’artiste révèle toute la poésie de sa période tardive : une peinture devenue lumière, mémoire et émotion, où les influences vietnamiennes rencontrent la liberté chromatique du modernisme européen. Retour sur le parcours d’un des plus grands maîtres de la modernité viet

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1 day ago6 min read


A Rare Vietnamese “Bleu de Hué” Water Pipe to Be Offered at Auction in Cannes
A rare nineteenth century Vietnamese “Bleu de Hué” porcelain water pipe decorated with imperial dragons will be presented by Gauchet Art Asiatique on June 24, 2026. Produced in Jingdezhen for the imperial Vietnamese market, this exceptional object reflects the refinement of Nguyễn dynasty court commissions and the growing international interest in Vietnamese imperial decorative arts.

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May 134 min read


The “Mermaid of Capri”: rare charcoals by Lê Văn Đệ (1934)
Deux portraits au fusain signés par l’atmosphère de Capri. Redécouverts dans une pension italienne, ils éclairent l’élégance moderne de Lê Văn Đệ.

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
May 114 min read


Valuation of a work by Mai Thu: expertise, market value and sale of modern Vietnamese paintings
The market of Mai Thu (whose real name was Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980)) is currently experiencing spectacular growth. His silk paintings, female portraits, and intimate scenes are now among the most sought-after modern Vietnamese works on the international market. At Gauchet Art Asiatique, we regularly assist collectors, families, estates and auction houses in the appraisal, valuation and sale of works by Mai Thu, both in France and internationally. Many works are now reappeari

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May 115 min read


Henri Mège in Vietnam: "Morning in the highlands"
Une huile sur toile lumineuse d’Henri Mège, peinte au Vietnam, capte la brume des montagnes et la vie sur l’eau. Un paysage rare, entre poésie et regard ethnographique.

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May 115 min read


"The Orchard" by Victor Tardieu: a luminous open-air painting (1911-1914)
Petit format sur panneau : « Le Verger » révèle le Victor Tardieu paysagiste, au plus près de la campagne d’Orliénas. Une peinture vibrante, entre impressionnisme et post-impressionnisme.

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May 94 min read


Lê Phổ around 1965: floral poetry and Vietnamese modernity
Un bouquet vibrant, une touche vaporeuse, et tout l’art de Lê Phổ. Plongez dans une huile sur toile vers 1965, entre Paris et mémoire du Vietnam.

Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
May 84 min read


Vietnamese lacquer: “View of the bay” by Lê Quốc Lộc (1943)
Diptyque laqué monumental de 1943, « Vue de la baie » révèle la modernité de la laque vietnamienne. Un paysage poétique, entre tradition et invention.

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May 84 min read


Lê Phổ and his peonies on silk (1937-1942): a masterpiece
Vers 1937-1942, Lê Phổ sublime la pivoine à l’encre et couleurs sur soie. Une œuvre rare, au pedigree prestigieux, entre Vietnam et modernité.

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May 73 min read


The price of Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain: understanding the market
A market structured by quality, not by age Contrary to popular belief, Ming porcelain is not always more expensive than Qing porcelain. The market is based primarily on three criteria: quality of execution, rarity, and state of preservation . An imperial piece from the Qing period, particularly under Kangxi, Yongzheng or Qianlong, can far surpass a later Ming or provincial production. Chine, fin de la dynastie Ming (1368-1644) Encensoir tripode en porcelaine de Longquan de co

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May 63 min read


Training of student auctioneers: transmission, perspective and method in Asian art
Les objets chinois et vietnamiens choisis par le cabinet pour la présenation As part of its commitment to the transmission of knowledge, the firm Gauchet Art Asiatique recently intervened with second-year auctioneer students. This session was based on a simple principle: to expose future art market professionals to real objects in all their diversity, and to provide them with concrete tools for interpretation, directly applicable in sales situations. An object-based approach

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May 12 min read


Our event "Asia on the Riviera"
June 2026 promises to be a major highlight of the Asian art market on the Riviera. For the first time, Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique is bringing together auctioneers from the South of France for a major event designed as a unifying gathering dedicated to Asian art. Spanning several days filled with specialized appraisals, themed auctions, exclusive meetings with experts, and open-house days, this event aims to become a benchmark for discerning art lovers, collectors, and mark

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May 11 min read


Jadeite: the most precious green in the world
Rare Guanyine with diamond, China, 20th century, Natural type A jadeite, 0.15 carat diamond, color F to G, and 18-karat white gold,...

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Jul 18, 20254 min read


Itō Shinsui, heir to the tradition and poetic renovator of Shin-hanga
Born in Tokyo in 1898 , Itō Shinsui was one of the most influential artists of the Shin-hanga (新版画, "new prints") movement, which...

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Jul 17, 20253 min read


Kobayakawa Kiyoshi's representation of modern women in the print Shin-hanga
Born in 1899 in Fukuoka , Kobayakawa Kiyoshi occupies a unique place within the Shin-hanga movement ("new prints"), this artistic...

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Jul 11, 20253 min read


Shōtei (Takahashi Hiroaki), master of Shin-hanga and guardian of nostalgic Japan
Born in 1871 in the bustling Asakusa district of Tokyo , Matsumoto Katsutaro , better known as Shōtei and Takahashi Hiroaki , is one of...

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Jul 8, 20254 min read


An exceptional chaekgeori: scholarly culture and Joseon elegance on sale July 1
On July 1, 2025 , at the " Oriental & Asian Works of Art " sale organized by Il Ponte Casa d'Aste in Milan, one lot really stood...

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Jun 30, 20253 min read


Namiki maki-e, the ancestral Japanese know-how of lacquer
The Namiki Manufacturing Company , founded in 1924 in Japan by Ryosuke Namiki , embodies one of the finest examples of the fusion of...

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Jun 24, 20254 min read
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