Maternité by Vũ Cao Đàm, 1961, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018

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Maternité

Vũ Cao Đàm (Vietnamese, 1908–2000) · 1961

HK$350,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $44,734≈ £34,817≈ €39,368 Show prices also in

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'Vu Cao Dam '61' lower right · Vũ Cao Đàm signature
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: 54.4 x 45.6 cm. (21 3/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale (HK010418)
Date: November 26, 2018
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 45
Estimate: HK$70,000 – HK$90,000 (≈ $8,947 – $11,503) (≈ £6,963 – £8,953) (≈ €7,874 – €10,123)
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