- 286
Nguyen Hong Linh
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Nguyen Hong Linh
- Praying for Blessings
- Signed, inscribed, stamped with a seal of the artist, and dated Hué, 19th day of the third lunar month in Chinese
- Ink and gouache on silk laid on paper
- 86 by 55 cm.; 34 by 21 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
The work is in good condition overall, as is the silk. There is a minute hole located on the lower left and evidence of minor foxing on the figure, which are only visible upon close observation. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no evidence of retouching. Framed, under Plexiglas.
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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
In the beginning of the 20th century, was the start of a dynamic and influential period of the art history in Vietnam. Honored by the Emperor for his artistic contribution to the Imperial Court, Nguyen Hong Linh was one of the many who shaped the Modern Painting movement in his region. Along with Nguyen Van Nhan, Ton That Sa, Ton That Dao, Maria Mong Hoa, Phi Hung and his brothers.
The present Lot 286 executed in 1943, is an excellent example of Nguyen Hong Linh paintings. A delicate ink on gouache work rendered on silk, Nguyen Hong Linh’s Praying for Blessings is one of the rarities of the artist’s repertoire. Nguyen Hong Linh was devoted to his silk paintings and enigmatic style of Chinese calligraphy, which translates his Chinese influence with a trace of modernity. Specifically during this period, subjects of nudity were considered avant-garde in Vietnam.
The fine ink outlines the fairness of the woman’s body, revealing the beauty of the woman’s anatomy. Holding a peach as a symbolic element of the full moon, she kneels against a translucent veil – conveying the joyous and blessed sensation of becoming a mother. Her long black hair over the sheet of silk captures characteristics of graduates from the École des Beaux Arts de Hanoi, particularly, Le Van De and To Ngoc Van’s brush strokes. This commissioned work represents the sophistication and subdued palettes of Nguyen Hong Linh’s silk paintings.
The present Lot 286 executed in 1943, is an excellent example of Nguyen Hong Linh paintings. A delicate ink on gouache work rendered on silk, Nguyen Hong Linh’s Praying for Blessings is one of the rarities of the artist’s repertoire. Nguyen Hong Linh was devoted to his silk paintings and enigmatic style of Chinese calligraphy, which translates his Chinese influence with a trace of modernity. Specifically during this period, subjects of nudity were considered avant-garde in Vietnam.
The fine ink outlines the fairness of the woman’s body, revealing the beauty of the woman’s anatomy. Holding a peach as a symbolic element of the full moon, she kneels against a translucent veil – conveying the joyous and blessed sensation of becoming a mother. Her long black hair over the sheet of silk captures characteristics of graduates from the École des Beaux Arts de Hanoi, particularly, Le Van De and To Ngoc Van’s brush strokes. This commissioned work represents the sophistication and subdued palettes of Nguyen Hong Linh’s silk paintings.