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Herd of Deer in the Jungle" by Pham Hau (1903–1994)
On March 31st, we will have the privilege of offering for sale this rare gilded lacquer triptych by Pham Hau. In partnership with the Maison RC auction house at Drouot, we invite you to discover this sumptuous artwork, along with key biographical details about its creator. Pham Hau “Herd of Deer in the Jungle”, circa 1940 Set of three panels forming a triptych in polychrome and gilt lacquered wood. Signed and with the artist’s seal at the bottom of the right panel. 80 x 80 cm

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Jun 303 min read


Henri Mège (1904-1984) Estimate: Price, value, and sale of his Vietnam paintings
Discover how to value, authenticate and sell paintings by Henri Mège (1904-1984), the French painter closely associated with Vietnam and French Indochina. Explore his biography, current auction prices and key results for landscapes of Hué, Ha Long Bay, Thanh Hoa and the Vietnamese countryside with Gauchet Art Asiatique.

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Jun 288 min read


Getting a work by Lê Văn Đệ appraised and sold: market, value criteria and sales strategy
Discover how to appraise, value and sell works by Lê Văn Đệ, a leading figure of Vietnamese modern art and the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine. From The Banks of the Red River, exhibited in Paris in 1931, to rare early drawings and Italian-period landscapes, Gauchet Art Asiatique examines the criteria that shape value: date, subject, condition, provenance and exhibition history.

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Jun 276 min read


Nguyen Tuong Lan (1906-1946) and The Bathers: a major work of the Indochina School of Fine Arts.
A rare silk painting by Nguyen Tuong Lan, Les Baigneuses was exhibited at the SADEAI in 1936 before achieving €310,000 at auction. Discover the artist's life, market performance, major comparables, and his place among the masters of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine.

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Jun 215 min read


Tran Phuc Duyen (1923-1993): "In the Rice Paddy," a masterpiece of modern Vietnamese lacquer
Tran Phuc Duyen (1923–1993) ranks among the leading masters of modern Vietnamese lacquer painting. Through the study of In the Rice Field, this article examines the artist's career, his connection to the Indochina School of Fine Arts, recent auction records, market trends, and the growing international demand for his works.

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Jun 185 min read


A remarkable celadon figure of Guanyin from Longquan: between Buddhist devotion and ceramic virtuosity
This remarkable Longquan celadon sculpture of Guanyin showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship of Chinese ceramic workshops. Through its Buddhist iconography, museum comparanda, and market analysis, discover why this rare sculptural group captivated collectors and far exceeded its pre-sale estimate at auction.

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Jun 164 min read


The "Magots" of Canton: the fascinating dignitaries with movable heads who captivated Europe
Produced in Canton for European elites, the celebrated Chinese nodding-head figures rank among the most fascinating creations of Qing export art. Discover the history, museum comparisons, and market performance of a remarkable monumental pair recently sold at auction for €17,000.

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Jun 165 min read


A miniature throne for beauty and success: an exceptional huanghuali tabletop mirror holder
Discover a rare Chinese huanghuali dressing mirror stand carved with dragons, phoenixes and the legendary carp leaping through the Dragon Gate. Combining fine craftsmanship, auspicious symbolism and architectural elegance, this remarkable piece exemplifies the sophistication of classical Chinese furniture. Includes market analysis, auction comparables and expert appraisal by Gauchet Asian Art.

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Jun 36 min read


Xu Beihong (1948): The Horse in Ink, Between China and the West
Xu Beihong's horse paintings rank among the most sought-after works in modern Chinese art. This study by Gauchet Art Asiatique explores a signed and dated 1948 example, examining its artistic qualities, provenance, auction history and the international market for Xu Beihong's works.

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Jun 25 min read


Pham Hau (1903–1995): Vietnamese lacquer box
Through this red and gold lacquer box attributed to the workshop of Pham Hau, Gauchet Art Asiatique explores the life and work of one of the greatest masters of modern Vietnamese lacquer art, the techniques developed at the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine, the remarkable rise of his market, and the auction records achieved internationally in recent years.

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May 214 min read


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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May 204 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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May 203 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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May 206 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.

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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.

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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
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