Rating and value 2024 of paintings, drawings, watercolors by Mai Thu

If you own a work of art by or after Mai Thu, 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 value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value Mai Thu

The artist Mai Thu has left behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of drawings and paintings. He is French-Vietnamese. Today, the prices of his works are rising under the auctioneer's hammer. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €40 to €2,148,900, a significant gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Mai Thu's works. He is especially prized by buyers from Hong Kong, Vietnam and France. In 2021, an oil on canvas entitled Portrait de Mademoiselle Phuong sold for €2,148,900, whereas it was estimated at between €805,840 and €999,240. His value has exploded in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Mai Thu's style and technique    

Mai Thu is a versatile artist who uses ink drawing extensively, as well as oil on canvas. He has concentrated his career on portraits of women, which are the reason for his success.

The life of Mai Thu  

Mai Trung Thu, born November 10, 1906 in Kiêu Ky (Vietnam) and died October 10, 1980 in Paris (France), was a Vietnamese painter renowned for his delicate works on silk. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, he blended Vietnamese artistic traditions with Western influences. His paintings often depict scenes of everyday Vietnamese life, portraits and landscapes, characterized by refinement and a subtle color palette. Emigrating to France in 1937, he continued his career there, exhibiting internationally and gaining recognition for his unique art. Considered a pioneer of modern Vietnamese art, Mai Thu has left a lasting and influential legacy.

Mai Thu's imprint on her period

Mai Thu is a well-known and much-appreciated artist in Vietnam, and has been critically acclaimed since his early days. His work blends Eastern and Western influences, which is now highly appreciated by the art market. Today, most of his works are held by private collectors.

Today, the artist stands out on the international auction scene, and in recent years his works have fetched record sums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Mai Thu usually signs her works in French and Vietnamese, and marks her watercolors with a seal. However, it is essential to have your work appraised to be sure of its originality. And, of course, there are many copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Mai Thu, 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 any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.