Rating and value of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Cao Dam Vu

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Rating and artist value Cao Dam Vu

The artist Sao Dam Vu has left behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of drawings and sculptures. 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 €100 to €690,340 - a significant difference, but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Cao Dam Vu's works. He is especially prized by buyers from Hong Kong, Vietnam and France. In 2019, a terracotta statue of a kneeling woman sold for €204,750, whereas it was estimated at between €29,550 and €40,920. Its value has exploded in recent years.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Cao Dam Vu  

Cao Dam Vu is a versatile artist who works extensively in oil on panel, but also in oil on canvas. For his sculptural work, he mainly uses terracotta and bronze. He has produced portraits as well as landscape paintings and animal scenes.

The life of Cao Dam Vu

Cao Dam Vu was born in Hanoi in 1908, into a Catholic Vietnamese family of 14 children. His father mastered Chinese calligraphy, but studied Latin and French, among other languages, which led to his being sent to Paris by the Vietnamese government for the 1889 Universal Exhibition. In this prolific family context for a first-rate artistic education, Cao Dam Vu studied at the Hanoi School of Fine Arts, where he was encouraged by Victor Tardieu, co-founder of the school. He was one of the first students to join the sculpture department, where he began sculpting in terracotta and bronze.

In 1931, he received a scholarship to continue his studies in Paris, and took part in that year's Colonial Exhibition at the Porte Dorée. He also exhibited some of his work at the Maison d'Indochine and discussed his production with Rodin and Giacometti. He studied the classics of Western painting, from Rembrandt to Matisse, which influenced some of his production. He marries pianist Renée Appriou, whom he meets in Paris; they have two children.

During Ho Chi Minh's visit to Paris, he asked to meet him so that he could create a bronze portrait of him. During the same period, he also produced a number of silk paintings. Health problems prompted him to move to the south of France, where he met Chagall and Matisse. He ended his career in Saint Paul de Vence, where he produced prints of his lithographs. He died there in 2000. 

Cao Dam Vu's imprint on his period

Cao Dam Vu was not a well-known artist in his day, 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

Cao Dam Vu signs his works most of the time. However, it is essential to have your work appraised to be sure of its originality. There are, of course, many copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Cao Dam Vu, 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.