Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Chu Teh Chun

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Rating and value of the artist Chu Teh Chun

The artist Chu Teh Chun leaves behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of paintings. He is Franco-Chinese. Now, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €100 to €21,274,110 - a significant difference, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Chu Teh Chun's works. He is especially prized by buyers from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and France. In 2021, a predominantly black polychrome composition sold for €21,274,110, whereas it was estimated at between €8,595,600 and €12,893,400. Its value has exploded in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Chu Teh Chun

Chu Teh Chun masters several techniques, including ceramics, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and painting. He is part of the lyrical abstraction movement, created by George Matthieu and followed by painter Olivier Debré.

Chu Teh Chun, master of lyrical abstraction

The artist was born in China in 1920. He was introduced to art at an early age by his father and grandfather, both of whom were enthusiasts of Chinese painting. At a very young age, he received special instruction in classical Chinese calligraphy and poetry. He entered theHangzhou Academy of Fine Arts at just 15, where he studied modern Western painting and its techniques as well as traditional Chinese painting. Just graduating at 21, Chu Teh-Chun is an assistant professor at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. His painting is strongly influenced by the French avant-gardes: Cézanne, Matisse and Derain. These influences will result in his career in a fusion astonishing between traditional Chinese and Western art. In 1955, the painter arrives in Paris, settles in the Latin Quarter and reunites with fellow painter Zao Wou-ki. His travels in Europe enable him to discover a plurality of influences that are to mark his work: Goya, El Greco, Nicolas de Staël, among others.

In the mid-1960s and until 1978, the painter emancipates himself from any gallery, any contract, and holds twenty-four exhibitions throughout Europe. His painting is abstract and contemplative, the artist exploring monochromes and playing with light. He is renowned for his clairs-obscurs powerful, nebulous universe. He became a French national in 1981. After an evolution marked by Western art, the painter returned to calligraphy and his Chinese roots. He completed his last project in his adopted country, France, where he executed 58 vases in collaboration with the Manufacture de Sèvres.

Chu Teh Chun's imprint on his period

The painter's fame grows year by year, he is elevated to the rank of Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. Beyond Europe and Asia, the artist acquires significant popularity in the United States where he will be exhibited for the first time by a gallery in New York.

Today, the artist continues to stand out on the international auction scene, with his works reaching record amounts in recent years.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Chu Teh Chun signs his works most of the time. However, it is essential to have your work appraised to be sure of its originality. What's more, there are of course many copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Chu Teh Chun, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.