LOT 56
HO HUU THU
B. Vietnam, 1942 – 2024
Nude Lady with Lotus, 1989
Lacquer on wood
64 x 42 cm
Private Collection, Singapore
Signed and dated “Ho Huu Thu ‘89” on lower right
RM 30,000 – 55,000
A graduate from the National Fine Art College of Saigon in 1964 and former lecturer of the Vietnam National Fine Art College of Saigon, Vietnamese artist Ho Huu Thu is celebrated for his poetic and lyrical approach to painting, often weaving together themes of femininity, spirituality, and nature. In Nude Lady with Lotus, the artist presents a serene and contemplative composition where the female figure is gracefully intertwined with the lotus flower, recognised as a symbol of purity, resilience, and enlightenment in Vietnamese culture. The delicate treatment of form and texture, coupled with Ho Huu Thu’s signature tonal harmonies, creates a dreamlike aura that invites quiet reflection. This work exemplifies the artist’s ability to balance sensuality with symbolism, making it a poignant representation of both personal and cultural expression.