Rating and value of watercolors, drawings and paintings by Le Pho

If you own a work of art by or after Le Pho, 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Cote et valeur de l'artiste Le Pho  

The artist Le Pho has left behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of drawings and paintings. He is French-Vietnamese. The price of his works is now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €50 to €1,749,280, a significant gap but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Le Pho's works. He is especially prized by buyers from Hong Kong, Vietnam and France. In 2022, an oil on canvas entitled Figure in a Garden sold for €1,749,280, whereas it was estimated at between €241,280 and €361,920. His value has exploded in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist's style and technique Le Pho   

Le Pho is a versatile artist who makes extensive use of ink drawing, 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 Le Pho

Le Pho is a Vietnamese painter born in 1907 into a family of mandarins, the son of the last viceroy of Tonkin. He grew up in northern Vietnam and, like Cao Dam Vu, studied at the Indochina School of Fine Arts in Hanoi. His teacher, like many other painters of his generation in Vietnam, was Victor Tardieu. He also studied with Joseph Inguimberty.

During a trip to Europe, he was fascinated by religious art and Renaissance paintings, which he studied in Italy, France and Belgium.

Returning to Vietnam in 1933, he carried out commissions for Emperor Bao Dai. In 1937, he directed the Indochinese section of the International Exhibition.

His son, Pierre Le Lan, was also a painter and draughtsman.

Pho died in Paris in 2001, aged 94. 

Le Pho's imprint on his period

Le Pho was not a well-known artist of his time, but critics took notice of him during his lifetime. His work blends Eastern and Western influences, which today is 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

Pho usually signs his works in French and Chinese, and marks his 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 Le Pho, 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 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.