Rating and value of works, watercolors, paintings by Nam Son Nguyen
Key takeaways
- Works by Nam Son Nguyen, a 20th-century Vietnamese painter, sell for between €2,870 and €440,000, depending on the medium and provenance.
- Drawings and watercolors command the highest prices, notably an ink-on-silk piece that sold for €440,000 in 2018, exceeding its initial estimate of €50,000–80,000.
- Nam Son Nguyen co-founded the Indochina School of Fine Arts in the 1920s, blending Vietnamese traditions with modern Western influences.
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Rating and value of the artist Nam Son Nguyen
The artist Nam Son Nguyen leaves behind a body of work characteristic of academic painting, he is famous for his canvases and drawings. Now, prices for his works are rising under the auctioneers' hammer. His paintings are particularly prized, especially by Vietnamese buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €2,870 to €440,000, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Nam Son Nguyen's works. In 2018, his ink on silk Tonkinoise à l'éventail sold for €440,000, while it was estimated at between €50,000 and €80,000.
Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result | Estamp | From €16,000 to €28,000 |
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Oil painting | From €2,870 to €125,195 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €9,290 to €440,000 |
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Style and technique of artist Nam Son Nguyen
Nam Son Nguyen is a 20th-century painter who worked in a variety of media, and excelled in Vietnamese painting techniques, particularly ink on silk.
The life of Nam Son Nguyen
Nam Son Nguyen, a painter of Vietnamese origin, stands out not only for his artistic talent, but also for his career as a teacher. With his passion for art, he has shared his knowledge and creativity with many generations of artists as a distinguished art teacher. His teaching has influenced many young artists, guiding them in exploring their own artistic expression while preserving Vietnamese traditions.
Nam Son Nguyen played a crucial role in Indochina's artistic history, collaborating with Victor Tardieu to found the École des Beaux-Arts d'Indochine. This institution, created in the 1920s, marked a decisive turning point in the development of art in Indochina by fusing Vietnamese artistic traditions with modern Western influences. Nam Son Nguyen and Victor Tardieu combined their efforts to promote quality art education, contributing to the emergence of a new generation of talented artists who shaped Indochinese art. The school has left a lasting legacy in the Southeast Asian art world, enabling many artists to flourish while preserving the region's rich cultural diversity.
Nam Son Nguyen's imprint on his time
His dedication to art education helped forge new talent and promote art appreciation in society. His legacy lives on today in the Vietnam School of Fine Arts he founded, formerly known as the Indochina School of Fine Arts.
He resembles in his treatment of color Thuong Lan Nguyen, a Vietnamese painter of the same period.
Recognizing the artist's signature
Not all of the painter's works are signed. However, with or without a mention, it's important for you to have the work appraised to ensure its originality and to be able to date it. Naturally, there are also copies.
Knowing the value of a work
If you happen to own a work by or after Nam Son Nguyen, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the 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 ad hoc 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.
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Works from the same period sold at auction
Estimated 500 - 1000 €
Jean PICART LE DOUX (1902-1982) Le vol d'oiseau Polychrome wool tapestry.
Estimated 2500 - 5000 €
Henri EPSTEIN (1892-1944), View of the village through the trees, Oil on canvas
Estimated 4.000 - 6.000 €
EUGÈNE LEROY (1910-2000), Maison dans un sous bois, oil on canvas mounted on panel.
Estimated 15.000 - 20.000 €
Jacques MAJORELLE (1886-1962) - Fishermen embarking, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Oil on canvas.
Estimated 1000 - 2000 €
NGUYEN TUONG LAN (1906-1947) - Ink and gouache painting on silk depicting a temple.
Estimated 4.000 - 6.000 €
GASTON CHAISSAC (1910-1964) Composition 1947, Gouache and Indian ink on paper.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Nam Son Nguyen, and what is his historical background?Nam Son Nguyen was a 20th-century Vietnamese painter and, along with Victor Tardieu, a co-founder of the Indochinese School of Fine Arts in the 1920s. A renowned artist and professor emeritus, he played a crucial role in blending Vietnamese artistic traditions with modern Western influences, thereby shaping Indochinese art and leaving a lasting legacy through the present-day Vietnam University of Fine Arts.
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What is the price range for Nam Son Nguyen's works?Prices for works by Nam Son Nguyen vary considerably depending on the medium and provenance, ranging from €2,870 to €440,000. Drawings and watercolors have the widest price range (€9,290 to €440,000), while oil paintings range from €2,870 to €125,195, and prints from €16,000 to €28,000.
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How do I have a work by Nam Son Nguyen appraised and authenticated?We recommend that you request a free, no-obligation estimate using the form on our website. An expert or certified auctioneer from our team will contact you within 48 hours to authenticate the work, date it, and provide you with a precise estimate of its market value—which is particularly important since not all of Nam Son Nguyen’s works are signed.
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What are Nam Son Nguyen's most sought-after artistic techniques?Nam Son Nguyen has distinguished himself in various media, including oil painting, drawing, watercolor, and ink on silk—a traditional Vietnamese technique in which he particularly excelled. His works are sought after by collectors, particularly Vietnamese buyers, and prices are rising steadily at auction.
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How can you sell a work by Nam Son Nguyen for the best price?Auctie's, an auction house, supports you every step of the way: we start with a free and accurate initial appraisal of your artwork, followed by access to sales options tailored to your situation to help you achieve the best possible price, taking into account current trends in the Vietnamese and Indochinese art markets.
