Rating and value of paintings by Le Thi Luu
Key takeaways
- Le Thi Luu (1911–1988), a leading Vietnamese artist, has works priced between €600 and €606,300, with an upward trend.
- Her ink drawings are her most iconic and sought-after works, notably “Two Children in a Garden,” which sold for €606,300 in 2022.
- Her oil-on-canvas paintings sell for between €2,200 and €134,440 and are highly regarded by French and Vietnamese collectors.
If you own a work by or after the artist Le Thi Luu, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.
Rating and value of the artist Le Thi Luu
Le Thi Luu is a major artist of twentieth-century Vietnamese painting. Today, prices for her works are rising under the auctioneers' hammer. Her oils on canvas are particularly prized, especially by French and Vietnamese buyers, and the price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €600 to €606,300, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. In 2022, his ink drawing entitled Two children in a garden, sold for €606,300, whereas it was estimated at between €42,440 and €78,810. Its value is on the rise.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Oil on canvas | From €2,200 to €134,440 |
Drawing | From €600 to €606,300 |
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Style and technique of artist Le Thi Luu
Le Thi Luu is influenced by the styles of Victor Tardieu and Joseph Inguimberty. She has worked with a wide variety of techniques, from classic oils on canvas, drawings and prints to mastery of ink. Her ink drawings are her most emblematic and highly regarded works.
Le Thi Luu, painter in vogue
Le Thi Luu (1911-1988) was a renowned Vietnamese artist. She was born into a wealthy family in northern Vietnam, and trained at an early age at the École des Beaux-Arts d'Indochine, in Hanoi, where she learned painting from Victor Tardieu, co-founder of the school.
On completion of her studies, she decided to leave to pursue her career in Paris in the 1940s, where few Vietnamese artists, unlike artists from other countries, had settled. She didn't stay long, however, as she was forced to move to the south of France after the war. Taking advantage of this opportunity, she depicted the landscapes of Gentilly in her drawings and paintings, working extensively on the representation of light, drawing inspiration from the techniques of Pierre Bonnard and Auguste Renoir.
She then made a point of producing female portraits until the end of her career. She died in 1988.
Le Thi Luu's imprint on her period
Le Thi Luu marked her time with her artistic commitment. She also participated in the evolution and modernization of Vietnamese painting, passing on her know-how and skills to many other painters after her. Few of the artist's works are in circulation today on the art market, and many have disappeared, heightening collectors' interest when one of them comes up for auction.
Recognizing the artist's signature
The Thi Luu often signs his name at the bottom of his drawings, or oils on canvas. Copies may exist, so expertise remains important.
Knowing the value of a work
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was Le Thi Luu, and why are her works so sought after?Le Thi Luu (1911–1988) was a leading Vietnamese artist of the 20th century, trained at the Indochina School of Fine Arts under Victor Tardieu. She left her mark on her era by modernizing Vietnamese painting and creating portraits of women and landscapes inspired by masters such as Bonnard and Renoir. Today, few of her works are available on the art market, which increases their appeal to collectors.
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What is the price range for Le Thi Luu's works at auction?Prices vary considerably depending on the technique and quality of the work. Oil paintings on canvas sell for between €2,200 and €134,440, while drawings range from €600 to €606,300. In 2022, an ink drawing titled “Two Children in a Garden” fetched €606,300 at auction, far exceeding its initial estimate—a testament to its rising market value.
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How do I have a work by Le Thi Luu authenticated?The best approach is to request a free appraisal using Auctie's form. A certified expert or auctioneer will examine the work and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value, with no obligation. This approach is highly recommended because copies exist and Le Thi Luu usually signed her works, but only a professional can guarantee authenticity.
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Is this a good time to sell a work by Le Thi Luu?Yes, this is a favorable time. Le Thi Luu’s market value is steadily rising; her ink drawings, in particular, are generating growing interest among French and Vietnamese buyers. Furthermore, the scarcity of her works on the market fuels collector demand whenever a piece is offered at auction.
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