Đinh Văn Đan

Appraisal and market value of Đinh Văn Đan (20th Century)

Active during the second half of the 20th century, he contributed to the post-colonial revival of Vietnamese art, while remaining deeply committed to cultural themes and traditional rural scenes.

How to Recognize a Work by Đinh Văn Đan

Depicting traditional landscapes, village scenes, and moments of daily life in Vietnam, he masterfully employs the ancestral technique of Vietnamese lacquer art. He revitalizes this art form by bringing a more modern approach to it, through compositions that are both dynamic and poetic, enhanced by the use of gold dust, mother-of-pearl, and silver leaf.

His palette of earthy and natural tones gently conveys the simplicity and authenticity of the Vietnamese countryside.

Đinh Văn Đan on the art market: artist’s market value

The value of lacquer paintings on panels varies depending on their size and quality.

Smaller works, which are more affordable, generally sell for between €2,500 and €7,000, while medium-sized works (50–100 cm) range from €7,000 to €14,000.

Large lacquer works (over 100 cm), which are rarer and more sought-after, can exceed €40,000 when they are well-preserved, richly decorated, and accompanied by a solid provenance.

Spotlight on works by Đinh Văn Đan sold at Aguttes

Auctioning a work by Đinh Văn Đan

Charlotte Aguttes-Reynier, author of the book The Revival of Modern Art in Indochina and an expert with Aguttes for over 15 years, offers her extensive knowledge of this movement and market to French and European sellers and buyers, primarily from Vietnam. She appraises objects and works, mostly previously unseen, including modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures. Our expert travels throughout France and Europe in collaboration with our regional representative offices.

You may also submit your appraisal request in advance of a meeting, along with a description, photos, and any available documents related to the work, using the online form or by emailing our expert directly.

As the long-standing leader in the market for Asian artists, Aguttes serves as a trusted third party for every private or professional seller, guaranteeing that they obtain the best price and achieve world records in a demanding market. A dedicated local team ensures final payment for each artwork, with the auction governed by French law. 

Aguttes’ Asian Painters department regularly holds auctions dedicated to major modern Vietnamese artists : Lê Phổ,  Nguyễn Phan Chánh, Mai Trung Thứ, Vũ Cao Đàm, Trần Văn Thọ, Phạm Hầu, and many others. The department organizes an average of four auctions dedicated to artists from the Indochina School of Fine Arts.

Contact our expert for a free appraisal of your work by Đinh Văn Đan.