The Melchior Dejouany Collection at Christie’s Hong Kong, or the ambiguous allure of the 59th hour
Throughout my long career as an art expert, I have had the pleasure of assisting extraordinary collectors, appraising their collections,…
Category: Non classé
The School of Fine Arts of Indochina, from 1924 to the present day: determination, people, oblivion and rehabilitation
Already 101 years since its founding… Is it enough to just list a few dates? Important dates? October 27, 1924:…
Bui Xuan Phai, « Portrait of my son Bui Ky Anh », 1979, or a secular requiem
“Portrait of My Son Bui Ky Anh,” mixed media work on paper, signed and dated 1979 in the top left…
Nguyen Gia Tri, « Trois Femmes » (Three Women), 1934, or the solemn austerity of a manifesto
A large-scale oil on canvas (116 x 90 cm) of unique beauty, stands as a manifesto in the history of…
The Lost Honor of Richard C. Paddock, Journalist for The New York Times
The past season has been a record-breaking one for Vietnamese painting. Beyond the celebrations, it is interesting to look back…
Nguyen Tuong Lan « In The Lotuses », 1933, or the graceful emancipation of the vietnamese woman
Nguyen Tuong Lan had just graduated from the Hanoi School of Fine Arts in the 4th class (1928-33) when he…
Alix Aymé, « Pastorale », circa 1938 – 1940, or the presentiment of forbidden love
This iconic lacquer (150 X 229 cm) by Alix Aymé – who can never be praised enough for her essential…
My interview in Argument magazine
One lucky day, while I was scouring exhibitions and auction houses in search of masterpieces and new talent, I came face…
Boi Tran, « Élégantes de Hué », 2015, or the inevitable choice of distinction against fate
By 1975, the entire Hué region had regained its silence, the wounds were still wide open. As the pivotal point…
Tran Binh Loc, circa 1935-36, « The Little Brother », or the tragic figure
In this striking gouache and ink on silk (65X49cm), titled and signed on the back, executed circa 1935-36, Trần Bình…