BUI XUAN PHAI (Vietnam 1920-1988)

Man with a cat and portrait of a nude

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BUI XUAN PHAI (Vietnam 1920-1988)
Man with a cat and portrait of a nude
the former signed and dated "Phai, 76" (upper left), the latter signed and dated "Phai, 70" (upper left)
the former oil on board, the latter oil on cardboard
6 x 8 in. (14 x 21 cm.); 4 x 5 in. (10 x 13 cm.)
a pair (2) (2)

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The medium for Portrait of the nude should read: oil on paper laid down on cardboard.

Lot Essay

Luc and Veronique Derieuvre spent two years (1978-1979) at the French embassy in Hanoi, as the former was working for the embassy's cultural service. The couple befriended Bui Xuan Phai and during their frequent visits to the artist's residence, acquired works for their private collection.

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