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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.