Bidspirit auction | Three watercolors by Bùi Xuân

Three watercolors by Bùi Xuân Phái - Three watercolors by Bùi Xuân Phái Vietnam, 1975-1978. - Chèo Scenes - Watercolor on presumably lacquer paper. Dimensions approx. 26.5 × 19 cm each. Depictions from the traditional Vietnamese Chèo theater. The leaves are loose. All works are signed ”Phái”; on the back of one leaf there is a French dedication with the note: ”Gravure sur bois faite par Bùi Xuân Phái et signée - 1975-78 Théâtre traditionnel du VN (Chèo).”. Condition: some small wormholes. Bùi Xuân Phái has created a series of impressive artworks depicting Vietnamese folk theater Chèo. These works are culturally particularly valuable series and show his deep connection to traditional Northern Vietnamese art. His Chèo works show actors, musicians, masks, costumes and stage moments. Stylistically, they combine expressionism, clear lines and reduced color palettes with traditional Vietnamese aesthetics.