LOT 67
HO HUU THU
B. Vietnam, 1942 – 2024
Woman with Lotus
Lacquer on wood
61 x 40 cm
Signed on centre left
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Singapore
Bonhams Hong Kong Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Auction on 29 March 2026, Lot 6
RM 35,000 – 70,000
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 Woman with Lotus, the artist presents a serene and contemplative composition where the female figure is gracefully holding a stalk of lotus flower in her hands, 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.