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Mai Trung Thu
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Mai Trung Thu
- Original One-Man Show Posters
- Signed, signed with a monogram of the artist and dated 1941
- Ink, gouache, gold and silver pigments on paper, in 2 parts
- (i) 54.5 by 39.5 cm.; 21 1/2 by 15 1/2 in. (ii) 52.5 by 37.5 cm.; 20 1/2 by 14 3/4 in.
Condition
The work is in overall good condition. Both posters are free of foxing and tears, and the paint layers are intact. Minor signs of wear and tear around the edges, but this is due to the artwork's age and does not detract from the quality of the posters themselves. Under ultraviolet light inspection there are no signs of retouching. Both works are framed under plexiglass.
"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."
"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
The present Lot consists two original hand-drawn posters designed by Mai Thu for his first-ever solo exhibition in Maçon, France. Dated 1941 during a tumultuous period when France was occupied by Germany, Mai Thu was still able to sell most of the works to prominent French collectors at this particular show. In this regard, the artist’s distinguished artistic talent and quality of his paintings not only defied hard times, but also confirmed his status as one of the most influential and respected artists in Vietnam living abroad. The French authorities at the time quickly recognized Mai Thu’s growing fame and even commissioned him to decorate one of the chapels in the Church of Maçon, which can still be seen today. Although the artist was painting far away from his home, the spirit and sentiment inherent in his works are quintessentially Vietnamese.