MAI TRUNG THU (1906-1980) - THE JADE NECKLACE

signed, signed with a seal of the artist and dated 1959 in Chinese lower right. ink and gouache on silk laid on paper. 45.5 by 37.5cm.; 17¾ by 14¾in. Estimate: 300,000—400,000 HKD

Provenance: Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore

MAI TRUNG THU (1906-1980) - TEA AT HUÉ

signed and dated 1937 lower right. oil on canvas.70 by 99cm.; 27½ by 39in. Estimate: 600,000—750,000 HKD

Provenance: Dr Lê Thai, France, acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore

Literature: Visions & Enchantment, Southeast Asian Paintings, Singapore Art Museum, Christie's International Singapore, Singapore, 2000, page 82 and 83, colourplate 10

Note: This was the last painting done by the artist before leaving Vietnam.

Delorme - Collin du Bocage Paris. Tableaux et Dessins Anciens. Vente du 11 avril 2008