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Nguyen Tu Nghiem
Estimate
140,000 - 160,000 HKD
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Description
- Nguyen Tu Nghiem
- A Vietnamese Country's Scene
- SIGNED AND DATED 43 LOWER RIGHT
OIL ON CANVAS
- 50 BY 73 CM.; 19 1/2 BY 28 1/2 IN.
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas has been wax-lined. There are some soft craquelures throughout the surface albeit the paint layers are sound and stable. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals indication of retouching in general, primarily around the edges and margins (and particularly in the middle of the left edge), which are associated with the minor wear and handling marks found around the edges and margins. Framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Born in Nghe An province in 1922, Nguyen Tu Nghiem was the last member of the École des Beaux Arts de Hanoi, the school that fostered the famous "second generation" contributors to Modern Vietnamese Paintings such as Nguyen Sang, Bui Xuan Phai, Duong Bich Lien, Huynh Van Gam, and Nguyen Sien. Gifted at a young age, Nguyen Tu Nghiem in 1944 won the prestigious First Prize of the Hanoi Salon Unique, a rare and momentous feat, given that it came before his own graduation.
The artist was influenced by his two respected professors, Jospeh Inguimberty and To Ngoc Van, who guided him towards experimenting and eventually excelling, in oil, gouache and lacquer. It was this multi-disciplinary method that honed the artist's uncanny ability to use composition, space, and technique to create realistically subtle scenes such as A Vietnamese Country's Scene.
The present Lot, dated 1943, was one of the two works exhibited at his first show. Here, Nguyen carefully plays with color and texture to depict the natural movement of a cool, summer breeze. Juxtaposed with the spatial placement of the large tree, he is able to create an almost tactile scene that invites and draws the viewer to sit and ponder in the shade of the painting itself.
Adding to the charming landscape is the pastoral backdrop of the harvest -- a simple yet essential ritual that gracefully captures the traditional lives of the Vietnamese people. A complete rarity, this oil painting was the first by a young Vietnamese artist to enter an international sale and is a prime example of the artist's versatility.
The artist was influenced by his two respected professors, Jospeh Inguimberty and To Ngoc Van, who guided him towards experimenting and eventually excelling, in oil, gouache and lacquer. It was this multi-disciplinary method that honed the artist's uncanny ability to use composition, space, and technique to create realistically subtle scenes such as A Vietnamese Country's Scene.
The present Lot, dated 1943, was one of the two works exhibited at his first show. Here, Nguyen carefully plays with color and texture to depict the natural movement of a cool, summer breeze. Juxtaposed with the spatial placement of the large tree, he is able to create an almost tactile scene that invites and draws the viewer to sit and ponder in the shade of the painting itself.
Adding to the charming landscape is the pastoral backdrop of the harvest -- a simple yet essential ritual that gracefully captures the traditional lives of the Vietnamese people. A complete rarity, this oil painting was the first by a young Vietnamese artist to enter an international sale and is a prime example of the artist's versatility.