Rating and value of works, watercolors, paintings by Nam Son Nguyen

If you own a work by or after Nam Son Nguyen, 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 guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

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

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.