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b. 1908 - d. 2000

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  • Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese b 1908) The Return
    Jul. 27, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese b 1908) The Return

    Est: $50 - $1,000

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) color lithograph. Signed, dated, and numbered on the margin, 1971, 140/150. Le Retour (The Return). Sight measures 20"h x 25.25"w. Condition: Some foxing on lower margin.

    The Auction Barn
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) La Jeune Famille, 1960
    Jul. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) La Jeune Famille, 1960

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) La Jeune Famille, 1960 oil on canvas signed Vu cao dam and dated (lower right) 21 7/8 x 18 1/4 in. (55.6 x 46.4cm) This lot is located in New York.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Serment, 1955
    Jul. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Serment, 1955

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Serment, 1955 oil on panel signed Vu cao dam and dated (lower right); signed again, titled, dated and located (on the reverse) 25 5/8 x 20 in. (65.1 x 50.8cm) This lot is located in New York.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Deux Jeunes Filles, 1958
    Jul. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Deux Jeunes Filles, 1958

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Deux Jeunes Filles, 1958 oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam (lower right); signed again, titled, dated, and located Vence (verso) 21 3/4 x 15 in. (55.2 x 38.1cm) This lot is located in New York.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Printemps, 1983
    Jul. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Printemps, 1983

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Printemps, 1983 oil on canvas signed Vu cao dam and dated (lower right); signed and titled (on the reverse) 29 x 24 in. (73.7 x 61cm) Property from a Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio This lot is located in New York.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Vue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1971
    Jul. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Vue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1971

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Vue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1971 color lithograph signed, dated and numbered 123/150 in pencil 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (49.5 x 64.8cm) This lot is located in New York.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam 1908-2000 The Black Horse Oil Painting
    Jun. 17, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 1908-2000 The Black Horse Oil Painting

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000), Le Cheval Noir No. 7, original oil painting on canvas depicting a standing female figure beside a dark horse, rendered in the artists characteristic poetic and textured style with earthy tonalities and expressive palette. Artist signature and date 63 lower left. Presented in an ornate carved giltwood frame with linen liner. The work is accompanied by exhibition and reference materials, including a Wally Findlay Galleries brochure and a 2019 insurance appraisal from Findlay Galleries. A typed title label is affixed to the verso of the frame. Work Size: 25.5 x 21 in. Dimensions: 33.5 X 28.75 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with age-related surface wear and irregularities throughout consistent with age and artist technique. The frame exhibits normal storage wear along the edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Amoureux. Dimensions : 41 x 33 cm. (16 1/8 x 13 in.
    Jun. 10, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Amoureux. Dimensions : 41 x 33 cm. (16 1/8 x 13 in.

    Est: €25,000 - €35,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Amoureux. Dimensions : 41 x 33 cm. (16 1/8 x 13 in.).

    Christie's
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Divinité 神逸
    Jun. 10, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Divinité 神逸

    Est: $300,000 - $500,000

    Vu Cao Dam 1908 - 2000 Divinité signed Vu cao dam and dated 66 (lower right); signed 武高談 Vu cao dam, dated 1966, titled Divinité and numbered 249 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 55.5 by 46.5 cm. 21⅞ by 18¼ in. Executed in 1966. attached with Wally F Galleries label on the reverse. inscribed 943 spes, N.Y., 10F, 22806, New-York, No. 9 on the stretcher. ---------------------------------------------- 武高談 1908 - 2000 年 神逸 款識 Vu cao dam，66（右下） 武高談 Vu cao dam，1966，Divinité，249（作品背面） 油畫畫布 55.5 x 46.5 公分 21⅞ x 18¼ 英寸 1966年作 作品背面附有 Wally F Galleries 標籤。 作品內框標有943 spes，N.Y., 10F，22806，New-York，No. 9。

    Sotheby's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). lithographimage: 65.5 x 50.5
    May. 29, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). lithographimage: 65.5 x 50.5

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). lithographimage: 65.5 x 50.5 cm. (25 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.)sheet: 76 x 56.5 cm. (29 7/8 x 25 3/4 in.).

    Christie's
  • Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) - Maternité, 1964
    May. 16, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) - Maternité, 1964

    Est: €12,000 - €15,000

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) | Vietnam Maternité, 1964 Oil on Canvas Signed: Signed and Dated: Hand-signed “vucaodam 64” in the lower left corner. Verso Inscriptions: Hand-inscribed by the artist on the back of the canvas: “Maternité,” followed by Chinese characters, and “vu cao dam 1964”. Dimensions: Artwork: 59 × 78.5 cm | 23.2 × 30.9 in Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey, USA (Held by descent within the same family). Private Collection, Spain (acquired from the above in 2016). Acquired from the above by the present owner. Condition: The work is in very good overall condition, with the oil pigments remaining vibrant and the impasto textures well-preserved across the canvas surface. The canvas is properly tensioned on its original wooden stretcher. There are some minor, age-appropriate handling marks along the extreme edges where the canvas meets the frame. The verso of the canvas exhibits natural age-related toning but remains clean and stable, with the artist’s original inscriptions clearly legible. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- Executed in 1964, Maternité is a serene and luminous oil on canvas that perfectly captures Vu Cao Dam’s delicate fusion of traditional Vietnamese aesthetics with Western modernism. The composition features a tender depiction of a mother holding her child, a central theme in the artist’s oeuvre, set against an ethereal, impressionistic landscape. The work is characterized by a soft, atmospheric palette of blues, greens, and golden yellows, applied with light, rhythmic brushstrokes that create a sense of poetic tranquility. A pioneering figure of modern Vietnamese art and a member of the School of Paris, Vu Cao Dam often imbued his subjects with a statuesque grace and a timeless, spiritual quality. In this piece, the influence of French Impressionism is evident in the dappled light and vibrant textures, while the figures themselves retain the elegant lines and quiet dignity found in classical Asian art. This painting stands as a masterful example of his ability to transcend cultural boundaries through a universal language of beauty and maternal love.

    Aurora & Athena
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Lithograph
    May. 06, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Lithograph

    Est: $20 - $100

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Framed Print "Lovers" Pencil Signed & Dated 1970 Lower Right & Editioned 66/150. Condition: Generally Very Good. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Dimensions: Sight H- 27" x W- 20.5" Frame H- 32.5" x W- 26.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.

    World Auction Gallery
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Chevaux Orientaux -1963. Signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in a black and gilt trim frame, probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 29 x
    Apr. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Chevaux Orientaux -1963. Signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in a black and gilt trim frame, probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 29 x

    Est: $5,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Chevaux Orientaux -1963. Signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in a black and gilt trim frame, probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 29 x 36-1/2 in. Frame dimensions 38 x 45 in. Provenance original Wally Findlay Gallery tag and sticker on verso.

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Le Cavalier -1971. signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in an attractive gilt wood trim frame probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 25-1/
    Apr. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Le Cavalier -1971. signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in an attractive gilt wood trim frame probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 25-1/

    Est: $5,000 - $25,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese-French, 1908-2000), oil on canvas painting, Le Cavalier -1971. signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to verso, presented in an attractive gilt wood trim frame probably original gallery frame. Stretcher size 25-1/4 x 21-1/4 in. Frame dimensions 33 x 29in. Provenance original Wally Findlay Gallery tag and sticker on verso. Stretcher reads Palm Beach N.2

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Cao Dam VU (1908-2000) Pivoines dans un Vase rouge, 1941
    Apr. 03, 2026

    Cao Dam VU (1908-2000) Pivoines dans un Vase rouge, 1941

    Est: €40,000 - €60,000

    Cao Dam VU (1908-2000) Pivoines dans un Vase rouge, 1941 Encre et couleurs sur tissu. Signée et datée en bas à droite en lettres latines et en vietnamien. 54 x 43cm (Restaurations) Nous remercions Mme Yannick Vu Jakober, fille de l’artiste, qui nous a aimablement confirmé l’authenticité de cette oeuvre d’après une photographie. VU Cao Dam commence une carrière de sculpteur avant de se diriger vers la peinture. Diplômé de l’École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine et élève de Victor Tardieu, VU présente à l’Exposition Coloniale Internationale de Paris en 1931, une tête de «Jeune fille annamite» en bronze. Il obtient une bourse et s’installe définitivement à Paris en 1937. Il délaisse la sculpture pour s’orienter vers la peinture à l’huile et surtout la peinture sur soie. Ses sujets restent essentiellement orientés vers la culture vietnamienne: des jeunes filles vêtues du costume traditionnelle «ao dai». Notre œuvre représente des pivoines, symbole de richesse ou de bonheur. Réalisée seulement quatre ans après son arrivée en France, VU décrit avec poésie dans des tonalités pastel un vase rouge couleur laque. Dans la première partie de sa carrière, période où la soie est encore un médium de prédilection chez l’artiste, Vu utilise les encres et les couleurs avant de se tourner vers l’huile dans les années cinquante. Le traitement de la nature morte est plus doux et subtile abordant une palette estompée avec une gamme chromatique pastel. L’arrière-plan met en avant ces pivoines, traitées d’un geste au pinceau assuré et maitrisé. Signée en lettres latines mais également en idéogrammes chinois, l’artiste cristallise cette double influence, occidentale et extrême-orientale qui marque son œuvre.

    Gros-Delettrez
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Liliums 百合花
    Mar. 30, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Liliums 百合花

    Est: $400,000 - $700,000

    Vu Cao Dam 1908 - 2000 Liliums signed Vu Cao Dam (lower left) oil on canvas 73 by 54 cm. 28¾ by 21¼ in.  The present lot will be included in the artist's forthcoming catalogue raisonné prepared by the artist's daughter, Marie-Claire Yannick Vu. ------------------------------------ 武高談 1908-2000年 百合花 款識 Vu Cao Dam（左下） 油畫畫布 73 x 54 公分 28¾ x 21¼ 英寸 此作將收錄於藝術家女兒Marie-Claire Yannick Vu 女士正籌備編纂的藝術家全集

    Sotheby's
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Portrait of a young girl 女孩肖像
    Mar. 30, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Portrait of a young girl 女孩肖像

    Est: $300,000 - $500,000

    Vu Cao Dam 1908 - 2000 Portrait of a young girl signed 武高談 and stamped with the artist's seal (lower left) ink and gouache on silk 27.2 by 21.3 cm. 10¾ by 8¾ in. Executed circa 1933. The present lot will be included in the artist's forthcoming catalogue raisonné prepared by the artist's daughter, Marie-Claire Yannick Vu. ------------------------------------ 武高談 1908-2000年 女孩肖像 款識 武高談，藝術家鈐印（左下） 水墨水粉絹本 27.2 x 21.3 公分 10¾ x 8¾ 英寸 約1933年作 此作將收錄於藝術家女兒Marie-Claire Yannick Vu 女士正籌備編纂的藝術家全集

    Sotheby's
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Symbolisme 象征主義
    Mar. 30, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Symbolisme 象征主義

    Est: $700,000 - $1,200,000

    Vu Cao Dam 1908 - 2000 Symbolisme signed Vu Cao Dam and dated 1975 (lower left) titled Symbolisme, signed 武高談 Vu Cao Dam and dated 1975 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 129.5 by 93.5 cm. 51 by 36¾ in.  Executed in 1975. Inscribed WF.Bch. 62068 on the stretcher. numbered 62068 P.B.50F on cardboard backing.  The present lot will be included in the artist's forthcoming catalogue raisonné prepared by the artist's daughter, Marie-Claire Yannick Vu. ------------------------------------ 武高談 1908-2000年 象征主義 款識 Vu Cao Dam 1975（左下） Symbolisme，武高談 Vu Cao Dam，1975（作品背面） 油畫畫布 129.5 x 93.5 公分 51 x 36¾ 英寸 1975年作 註：畫框標有WF.Bch. 62068 畫背紙板標有62068 P.B.50F  此作將收錄於藝術家女兒Marie-Claire Yannick Vu 女士正籌備編纂的藝術家全集

    Sotheby's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). La Jeune fille au foulard noué (The Young Girl with
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). La Jeune fille au foulard noué (The Young Girl with

    Est: $180,000 - $280,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). La Jeune fille au foulard noué (The Young Girl with the Tied Scarf). ink and gouache on silk32.2 x 27.1 cm. (12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Mère et enfant (Mother and Child). oil on canvas66
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Mère et enfant (Mother and Child). oil on canvas66

    Est: $300,000 - $500,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Mère et enfant (Mother and Child). oil on canvas66 x 50.8 cm. (26 x 20 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Famille (Family). mixed media on panel100.4 x 81 cm
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Famille (Family). mixed media on panel100.4 x 81 cm

    Est: $1,400,000 - $2,500,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Famille (Family). mixed media on panel100.4 x 81 cm. (39 1/2 x 31 7/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). mixed media on panel46 x 38
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). mixed media on panel46 x 38

    Est: $200,000 - $400,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternité (Maternity). mixed media on panel46 x 38 cm. (18 1/8 x 15 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Femme au bain (Woman Bathing). ink and gouache on s
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Femme au bain (Woman Bathing). ink and gouache on s

    Est: $250,000 - $450,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Femme au bain (Woman Bathing). ink and gouache on silk23 x 19 cm. (9 x 7 1/2 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Le départ (The Departure). mixed media on panel54.7
    Mar. 28, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Le départ (The Departure). mixed media on panel54.7

    Est: $500,000 - $700,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Le départ (The Departure). mixed media on panel54.7 x 46 cm. (21 1/2 x 18 1/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • Vu Cao Dam LE CAVALIER Painting
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam LE CAVALIER Painting

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1976 Materials: oil on canvas Dimensions (H, W, D): 9.5"h, 13.75"w; 17.5"h, 21"w frame Additional Information: Gallery label verso: Findlay Galleries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.   Vu Cao Dam is often associated with the School of Paris circle of Vietnamese artists and is frequently discussed alongside figures such as Le Pho and Mai Trung Thu for his lyrical figurative style and synthesis of Eastern and Western pictorial traditions.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • VU CAO DAM (FRENCH - VIETNAMESE 1908-2000)
    Feb. 04, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (FRENCH - VIETNAMESE 1908-2000)

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Divinite signed and dated 'vu cao dam 69' (lower left); Findlay Galleries label affixed and '31083 5F' numbered on the cardboard backing; 'PB 19310-5F-vu cao dam' numbered on the reverse of the frame oil on canvas Image: 33 x 25 cm; frame: 42 x 50 cm Painted in 1969

    A. H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals
  • VU CAO DAM (FRENCH - VIETNAMESE 1908-2000)
    Feb. 04, 2026

    VU CAO DAM (FRENCH - VIETNAMESE 1908-2000)

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) La Deese signed and dated 'vu cao dam 69' (lower left); Findlay Galleries label affixed and '31084 5F' numbered on the cardboard backing oil on canvas Image: 33 x 25 cm; frame: 42 x 50 cm Painted in 1969

    A. H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals
  • Vu Cao Dam "Duo Pour Le Heros" Painting
    Feb. 03, 2026

    Vu Cao Dam "Duo Pour Le Heros" Painting

    Est: $80,000 - $120,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese/French, 1908-2000). Oil on canvas painting titled "Duo Pour Le Heros," depicting three figures, one playing a stringed instrument. With a label from Wally Findlay Galleries along the verso. Lot Essay: Born in Hanoi in 1908, Vu Cao Dam displayed an early interest in the arts. His father, a well-educated Catholic, brought him up in a home surrounded by traditional Chinese calligraphy and a wide range of cultural influences. In 1926, he began his formal artistic education at the painter Victor Tardieu's Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, now the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. Tardieu and his instructors taught academic European painting to his students as well as decoration, architecture, anatomy, and sculpture. It was at sculpture that young Vu Cao Dam most excelled, and he joined the newly minted sculpture program at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he created several bronze busts that won him early acclaim. In 1931, following his graduation from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, Vu Cao Dam received a scholarship to continue his art education in Paris. He began his Parisian studies at the Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris. During his first year there, Vu Cao Dam received the prestigious honor of an invitation to display his works in the Exposition Coloniale Internationale. He then continued his studies at the Ecole du Louvre, where he was able to view the works of the great European academic masters he had been trained to emulate. However, he was most compelled by more recent works of the impressionists and post-impressionists, as well as great sculptors such as Auguste Rodin and Alberto Giacometti. Vu Cao Dam's career took off following the completion of his education. He and fellow Vietnamese expatriate Le Pho, a dear friend with whom he had studied in Hanoi, found success and popularity on the Paris art scene. Vu Cao Dam began sculpting what would become his most famous subject matter: elegant Vietnamese ladies. He continued to paint as well as sculpting, often painting on silk, a form of painting taught at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine. He also began to put down personal roots in France, marrying and having two children. When World War II broke out, Paris became a dangerous place to live and work; Vu Cao Dam sent his family to the countryside to escape the Nazi-occupied city. However, he stayed in Paris, frantically creating art out of any material available under strict rationing, and bicycling the 100-km distance to see his family whenever he could. During this time, he executed several of what are now seen as his finest works out of terracotta, demonstrating his resourcefulness and commitment to his art. In 1949, plagued by ill health, Vu Cao Dam moved to the south of France with his family, to a villa named Les Heures Claires. The bright, airy atmosphere of southern France had a large impact on his painting, as did the work of his new neighbor, Marc Chagall. His works take on a sunny, pastel air at this point. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, Vu Cao Dam gained international success, exhibiting throughout France, particularly in Nice, as well as in Sweden, Belgium, and the UK. In the early 1960s, Vu Cao Dam signed an exclusive contract with Wally Findlay Galleries in the United States. This brought his work notoriety in the United States, and there are many fine examples of his work in the United States that originate from this partnership. Vu Cao Dam remained in France for the rest of his life, continuing to create art until his death in 2000.

    Revere Auctions
  • Mother & Child Signed Vu Cao Dam
    Jan. 18, 2026

    Mother & Child Signed Vu Cao Dam

    Est: $1,200 - $1,600

    Gorgeous original watercolor on paper signed Vu Cao Dam. Vu Cao Dàm was a Vietnamese painter. This piece is 11 x 8 in.. Very good condition with minor aging in the paper. He was one of the alumni of Victor Tardieu's École des Beaux-Arts de lIndochine in Hanoi in the 1930s, along with Mai Trung Th, Lê Ph and woman painter Lê Th Lu, to emigrate to France and make a career in Paris. Wikipedia. Born: January 8, 1908, V B?n District, Vietnam. Died: July 23, 2000 (age 92 years), Paris, France. Children: Yannick Vu, Michel Vu.

    Four Seasons Auction Gallery
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternity. oil on canvas35.4 x 27.4 cm. (14 x 10 3/
    Nov. 28, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternity. oil on canvas35.4 x 27.4 cm. (14 x 10 3/

    Est: $120,000 - $220,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Maternity. oil on canvas35.4 x 27.4 cm. (14 x 10 3/4 in.).

    Christie's
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000), Femme et cheval brun
    Oct. 29, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000), Femme et cheval brun

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Femme et cheval brun 1970 Oil on canvas Signed and dated 'vu cao dam 1970' lower right Inscribed 'vu cao dam / 1970' on canvas verso Provenance: John Blythe Kinross (1904-1989), financier;  Thence by descent  We are grateful to Yannick Vu-Jakober, the daughter of the artist, for confirming the authenticity of this painting.  John Kinross, son of the distinguished Scottish architect John Kinross, was a successful financier who amassed a large fortune before the war. In 1945 he formed, with Lord Piercy, the ICFC (Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation), an enormously important and successful venture which provided long-term investment funding for small and medium-sized enterprises. His last 30 years of life were dedicated in part to many Charitable Trusts.  This work corresponds closely to other works the artist was creating around 1970, including a lithograph from the same year, Le cheval blanc, on the same subject. A photograph taken by Alain Le Kim, the son of Le Pho, in his atelier shows a painting of similar composition on the wall behind.  Dimensions: (Frame) 16 in. (H) x 19 in. (W) (Canvas) 10.75 in. (H) x 13.75 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Joueur du Luth, 1979
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Joueur du Luth, 1979

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Joueur du Luth, 1979 oil on canvas signed Vu cao dam and dated (lower right); signed, titled, dated, and inscribed (on the reverse) 16 1/4 x 13 in. (41.3 x 33cm) This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Rendez-Vous, 1974
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Rendez-Vous, 1974

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Le Rendez-Vous, 1974 oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam and dated (lower right); signed again, dated, titled, numbered 58037, and further inscribed (verso) Please note this lot will be on view at Freeman's | Hindman Manhattan galleries, located at 32 E. 67th St, from October 20th to October 27th (10am-5pm). 18 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (46.4 x 38.4cm) Property from a Private Collection. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité Blanche, 1976
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité Blanche, 1976

    Est: $70,000 - $90,000

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité Blanche, 1976 oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam (lower right); signed again, dated and titled (verso) Please note this lot will be on view at Freeman's | Hindman Manhattan galleries, located at 32 E. 67th St, from October 20th to October 27th (10am-5pm). 36 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. (92.7 x 73cm) Private Collection, Tennessee This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam (lower right); also titled and inscribed (verso) Please note this lot will be on view at Freeman's | Hindman Manhattan galleries, located at 32 E. 67th St, from October 20th to October 27th (10am-5pm). 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (27.3 x 22.2cm) Property from a Private Collection. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité, 1968
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité, 1968

    Est: $50,000 - $80,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Divinité, 1968 oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam and dated (lower right); signed again, titled, dated, and numbered 27568 (verso) 22 x 18 1/4 in. (55.9 x 46.4cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Maternité, 1960
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Maternité, 1960

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Vu Cao Dam (French/Vietnamese, 1908-2000) Maternité, 1960 oil on canvas signed Vu Cao Dam and dated (lower right) Please note this lot will be on view at Freeman's | Hindman Manhattan galleries, located at 32 E. 67th St, from October 20th to October 27th (10am-5pm). 25 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (65.4 x 54.6cm) Private Collection, Pennsylvania This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000) Dans le jardin, 1969 oil on canvas 30 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.) framed dimensions: 45.5 x 40 cm (17 7/8 x 15 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago, inventory #31212 3F (label on verso backing, along with original sales tag attached with listed price of $450) CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in good condition, no visible issues to report. Not inspected under UV light N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Keywords: Vietnamese painter, Vietnam Art,Paris School, Hanoi, Ecole des Beaux-Arts de L'Indochine, Impressionism, Modern Asian Art

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000) Composition, 1978 oil on canvas 27.5 x 22 cm (10 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.) framed dimensions:  48 x 43 cm (18 7/8 x 17 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed, titled, and dated on the verso, along with Findlay Galleries inventory number 70623 PROVENANCE Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach (inv # 70623) CONDITION Observed out of frame, the painting is in overall good condition, a minuscule spot of top layer flaking upper right. UV light inspection showed no signs of retouching. N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Keywords: Vietnamese painter, Vietnam Art,Paris School, Hanoi, Ecole des Beaux-Arts de L'Indochine, Impressionism, Modern Asian Art

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)
    Oct. 25, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000)

    Est: $45,000 - $55,000

    VU CAO DAM (VIETNAMESE-FRENCH 1908-2000) Maternité, 1958 oil on panel 47 x 38 cm (18 1/2 x 15 in.) framed dimensions: 68.6 x 61 cm (27 x 24 in.) signed lower left, signed and dated on verso PROVENANCE Private collection, acquired directly from the artist in Paris circa 1958 Thence by descent in the family CONDITION Observed in frame, this painting is in overall good condition. Some drying craquelure and slight yellowing of varnish from age. N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Keywords: Vietnamese painter, Vietnam Art,Paris School, Hanoi, Ecole des Beaux-Arts de L'Indochine, Impressionism, Modern Asian Art

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Maternité 母與子
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam 武高談 | Maternité 母與子

    Est: $400,000 - $600,000

    Vu Cao Dam 1908 - 2000 Maternité signed Vu Cao Dam and dated 1957 (lower right); inscribed 20M, signed again, inscribed Vence and dated 1957 (on the reverse) oil on board  73 by 50 cm. 28¾ by 19⅝ in.  Executed in 1957. The present lot will be included in the artist's forthcoming catalogue raisonné prepared by the artist's daughter, Marie-Claire Yannick Vu. The present lot is accompanied by an artist’s original frame. ------------------------------------ 武高談 1908-2000年 母與子 款識 Vu Cao Dam，1957 （右下） 20M，vu cao dam，Vence，1957 （作品背面） 油畫木板 73 x 50 公分 28¾ x 19⅝ 英寸 1957年作 此作將收錄於藝術家女兒Marie-Claire Yannick Vu 女士正籌備編纂的藝術家全集 附：藝術家原裝畫框

    Sotheby's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Fleurs Blanches (White Flowers). ink and gouache on
    Sep. 27, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Fleurs Blanches (White Flowers). ink and gouache on

    Est: $200,000 - $300,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Fleurs Blanches (White Flowers). ink and gouache on silk61 x 46.5 cm. (24 x 18 1/4 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Jeune fille assise (Young Girl Sitting). oil on can
    Sep. 27, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Jeune fille assise (Young Girl Sitting). oil on can

    Est: $180,000 - $280,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Jeune fille assise (Young Girl Sitting). oil on canvas59 x 49.5 cm. (23 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.).

    Christie's
  • VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Les deux sœurs (The Two Sisters). oil on canvas91 x
    Sep. 27, 2025

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Les deux sœurs (The Two Sisters). oil on canvas91 x

    Est: $300,000 - $400,000

    VU CAO DAM (1908-2000). Les deux sœurs (The Two Sisters). oil on canvas91 x 72.2 cm. (35 7/8 x 28 3/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • Vu Cao Dam Oil Painting 1981
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam Oil Painting 1981

    Est: $100,000 - $150,000

    Vu Cao Dam (Vietnamese/French, 1908-2000). Oil on canvas painting depicting a family in a bright yellow and red landscape, 1981. Signed and dated along the lower right. Wally Findlay Galleries label along the verso. We would like to thank Yannick Vu Jakober for confirming the authenticity of this work. Lot Essay: Born in Hanoi in 1908, Vu Cao Dam displayed an early interest in the arts. His father, a well-educated Catholic, brought him up in a home surrounded by traditional Chinese calligraphy and a wide range of cultural influences. In 1926, he began his formal artistic education at the painter Victor Tardieu's Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, now the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. Tardieu and his instructors taught academic European painting to his students as well as decoration, architecture, anatomy, and sculpture. It was at sculpture that young Vu Cao Dam most excelled, and he joined the newly minted sculpture program at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he created several bronze busts that won him early acclaim. In 1931, following his graduation from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine, Vu Cao Dam received a scholarship to continue his art education in Paris. He began his Parisian studies at the Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris. During his first year there, Vu Cao Dam received the prestigious honor of an invitation to display his works in the Exposition Coloniale Internationale. He then continued his studies at the Ecole du Louvre, where he was able to view the works of the great European academic masters he had been trained to emulate. However, he was most compelled by more recent works of the impressionists and post-impressionists, as well as great sculptors such as Auguste Rodin and Alberto Giacometti. Vu Cao Dam's career took off following the completion of his education. He and fellow Vietnamese expatriate Le Pho, a dear friend with whom he had studied in Hanoi, found success and popularity on the Paris art scene. Vu Cao Dam began sculpting what would become his most famous subject matter: elegant Vietnamese ladies. He continued to paint as well as sculpting, often painting on silk, a form of painting taught at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine. He also began to put down personal roots in France, marrying and having two children. When World War II broke out, Paris became a dangerous place to live and work; Vu Cao Dam sent his family to the countryside to escape the Nazi-occupied city. However, he stayed in Paris, frantically creating art out of any material available under strict rationing, and bicycling the 100-km distance to see his family whenever he could. During this time, he executed several of what are now seen as his finest works out of terracotta, demonstrating his resourcefulness and commitment to his art. In 1949, plagued by ill health, Vu Cao Dam moved to the south of France with his family, to a villa named Les Heures Claires. The bright, airy atmosphere of southern France had a large impact on his painting, as did the work of his new neighbor, Marc Chagall. His works take on a sunny, pastel air at this point. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, Vu Cao Dam gained international success, exhibiting throughout France, particularly in Nice, as well as in Sweden, Belgium, and the UK. In the early 1960s, Vu Cao Dam signed an exclusive contract with Wally Findlay Galleries in the United States. This brought his work notoriety in the United States, and there are many fine examples of his work in the United States that originate from this partnership. Vu Cao Dam remained in France for the rest of his life, continuing to create art until his death in 2000.

    Revere Auctions
  • Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Mixed Media/Paper
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Mixed Media/Paper

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Vu Cao Dam, Vietnam (1908-2000). Mixed media on paper "Woman in Blue". Signed and dated lower right. Well framed and in good condition. Measures (sight) 17 1/2" 14 3/4" Frame measures 22 1/4" x 19 1/4" Keywords: Vietnamese modern art, École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, portraiture, 20th-century Asian artist, collectible mixed media piece 17B

    Joshua Kodner
  • Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Lithograph Numbered 105/150
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) Lithograph Numbered 105/150

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Vu Cao Dam, Vietnamnumbered 105/150 lower left. Wear on frame, (1908-2000) lithograph "Mother And Child". Pencil signed and dated 1969 lower right, Measures(sight) 26 1/2" x 20 1/4" Frame measures 33 1/2" x 25 1/2" Keywords: Vietnamese modern art, 20th century print, mother and child theme, signed lithograph, collectible fine art, post-war Asian artist 15A

    Joshua Kodner
  • Cao Dam VU, 1908-2000 (Vietnam/France)
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Cao Dam VU, 1908-2000 (Vietnam/France)

    Est: £30,000 - £45,000

    Cao Dam VU (1908-2000) Untitled (Motherhood), 1968 Oil on canvas, size 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 inches) Signed and dated lower left and on verso

    Cultural Traditions
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