Rating and value of works, drawings, paintings by Chu Teh Chun

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Cote et valeur de l'artiste Chu Teh Chun

The artist Chu Teh Chun has left behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of paintings. He is Franco-Chinese. 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 €100 to €21,274,110 - a significant difference, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Chu Teh Chun's works. He is especially prized by buyers from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and France. In 2021, a predominantly black polychrome composition sold for €21,274,110, whereas it was estimated at between €8,595,600 and €12,893,400. Its value has exploded in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Artist Chu Teh Chun's style and technique

Chu Teh Chun masters several techniques, including ceramics, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and painting. He is part of the lyrical abstraction movement created by George Matthieu and followed by painter Olivier Debré.

Chu Teh Chun, master of lyrical abstraction

The artist was born in China in 1920. He was introduced to art at an early age by his father and grandfather, both of whom were enthusiasts of Chinese painting . From an early age, he received special instruction in calligraphy and classical Chinese poetry. At just 15, he entered theHangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied modern Western painting and its techniques, as well as traditional Chinese painting. After graduating at the age of 21, Chu Teh-Chun became an assistant professor at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing . His painting is strongly influenced by the French avant-gardes: Cézanne, Matisse and Derain. These influences led to an astonishing fusion oftraditional Chinese and Western art in his career. In 1955, the painter moved to Paris , settling in the Latin Quarter and reuniting with fellow painter Zao Wou-ki. His travels in Europe introduced him to a wide range of influences that were to shape his work: Goya, El Greco, Nicolas de Staël , among others.

From the mid-1960s until 1978, the painter freed himself from any gallery or contract, and held twenty-four exhibitions throughout Europe. His painting is abstract and contemplative, exploring monochromes and playing with light. He is renowned for his powerful chiaroscuro and nebulous universe. He became a French national in 1981. After an evolution marked by Western art, the painter returned to calligraphy and his Chinese roots. His last project was in his adopted country, France, where he produced 58 vases in collaboration with the Manufacture de Sèvres.

Chu Teh Chun's imprint on his period

The painter's reputation grew from year to year, and he was elevated to the rank of Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur . Beyond Europe and Asia, the artist acquired considerable popularity in the United States, where he was exhibited for the first time by a gallery in New York.

Today, the artist continues to make a name for himself on the international auction scene, and in recent years his works have fetched record sums.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Chu Teh Chun usually signs his works. 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 Chu Teh Chun, 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.