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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


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


Bùi Xuân Phái, the painter of the streets of Hanoi
There are artists who, without ever seeking fame, end up embodying the soul of a place, a people or an era. Such is the case of Bùi Xuân...

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Apr 8, 20254 min read


The art of silk painting in Vietnam
In the history of Asian art, silk painting holds a place as discreet as it is essential, and it is undoubtedly in Vietnam that it has...

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Mar 25, 20255 min read


How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique
In the art world, Asian objects fascinate with their rich history, profound symbolism and quality of workmanship. Whether you are a...

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Nov 11, 20243 min read


Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000): A bridge between East and West
Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) is a name that resonates at the crossroads between Vietnam, his native land, and France, his adopted home. A...

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Oct 8, 20244 min read


Inros: the history and secrets of small Japanese boxes
Japanese art is full of wonders, and inros are an integral part of this. These small, portable boxes, usually made of lacquer, have...

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Jun 18, 20242 min read


Pham Hau: a Vietnamese master of lacquerware
In the pantheon of twentieth-century Vietnamese artists, the name of Pham Hau occupies a singular place. This outstanding master lacquerer sublimated the traditional art of his country, taking it to new heights of refinement and expressiveness. His work, imbued with a unique visual poetry, continues to inspire and fascinate art lovers the world over. Pham Hau (1903- 1995) Rare and important lacquer screen, appraised by Gauchet Art Asiatique for the Millon auction house, sold

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Jun 11, 20243 min read


Court painting in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The Ming period in China, marked by the victory of Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, was a time of profound political and cultural change. At the...

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Mar 5, 20242 min read


“China Trade Paintings” : A Historical Perspective on Paintings and Furniture
The Evolution of Chinese Paintings in Trade China's rich history in trade, particularly in the realm of art, offers a fascinating journey...

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Jan 31, 20243 min read


The work of Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960): Views of an Imagined and Colorful Asia
Born in Paris in 1896, Paul Jacoulet left France for Japan to join his father, Paul Frederic Jacoulet, a French professor in Tokyo....

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Jan 15, 20242 min read


The Lustrous Legacy: Exploring the Art and Influence of Vietnamese Lacquer
Vietnamese lacquer, or "sơn mài," is a sophisticated art form, reflecting a blend of indigenous techniques and cultural exchanges,...

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Jan 15, 20243 min read


Mai Thu : A Legacy of Vietnamese Art
In the vibrant world of Vietnamese art, one name that shines brilliantly is that of Mai Thu. Born on October 20, 1906, in Hai Phong,...

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Oct 6, 20234 min read


Le Pho: A Journey through his artistic evolution and expert appraisal
Le Pho, a prominent Vietnamese painter, is a figure whose contributions to the world of art are as profound as they are captivating. His...

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Oct 6, 20233 min read


Alix Aymé: A visionary French painter
Artists often lead multifaceted lives, leaving their mark not only through their works, but also through their influence on others. Alix...

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Oct 5, 20234 min read


The Flourishing Market of Vietnamese Modern Art
Le Pho, Mai Thu, Nguyen Nam Son, Vu Cao Dam... Names that, only a few years ago, were unfamiliar to the general public, are now...

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Mar 21, 20236 min read
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