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135 - NGUYEN VAN RO (1921–1997)
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000

Description

NGUYEN VAN RO (1921–1997) ‘Rice Transplanting in Vietnam’ Red and gold lacquered wooden panel with eggshell inlays, 21 x 31 cm (41 x 51 cm including frame), signed lower right. Provenance: Acquired by Mr Gilbert BOUVERET, Director of the Banque d’Indochine from 1950 to 1958. This work by the Vietnamese artist Nguyen Van Ro demonstrates his mastery of lacquer, with gold leaf applied in swirling patterns on the water surrounding these women as they transplant the rice, clump by clump. Just like those harvesting it amidst the movement of the golden stalks. The eggshells placed on the hats and bodies bring the work to life. He was a lecturer at the Gia Dinh School of Fine Arts – Lacquer Department. High-resolution photos: https://bit.ly/hdv-lausanne Exhibition: LA SALLE, 20 rue DROUOT, 75009 PARIS Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October 2026, 10.00–18.00 Live private auction, 1004 LAUSANNE – SWITZERLAND: Monday 12 October 2026, 2.00 pm Lot collection with no delivery charges in PARIS, LYON, MARSEILLE and LAUSANNE a few days after the sale. Or dispatch from FRANCE at the buyer’s expense via the carrier of their choice.

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About the sale Silverware (29) - Lalique (110) Paintings, Drawings – Asian Collection: Silverware, Jewellery, Boxes (44) Paintings (5) Works of Art (25) Tibetan Rugs (30) - Atelier Becan Collection (1890–1943) Drawings, Press Cuttings, Engravings, Paintings, Drawings from the Basque Country

Auction location

Auction time 10/12/2026 at 2:00 PM

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135 - NGUYEN VAN RO (1921–1997) See original version (French)

135 - NGUYEN VAN RO (1921–1997)
See original version (French)