Contemporary Asian Art

Calligraphy, Lyric Abstraction, Xing Xing, Xiamen Dada… Asian Art Movements

The Post-War & Contemporary Art auctions at Aguttes feature a dedicated section for contemporary Asian art. The team is committed to highlighting and promoting the works of renowned masters from the contemporary Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese painting markets through various artistic movements such as calligraphy, lyrical abstraction, Xing Xing, and Xiamen Dada. The department is proud to contribute to the recognition of these painters in France and the global evolution of this market.

To maximize visibility, the department schedules its auctions around major international and local fairs and events; Art Paris + by Art Basel, PAD, ART3f, Paris Internationale, Asia Now, Moderne Art Fair, AKAA, Outsider Art Fair, and Paris Photo.

Sought-After Artists

The department holds the world auction record for Huang Yong Ping with his installation Xuan Wu, which sold for €412,000 in 2019. It has achieved remarkable results for modern and contemporary masters from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, such as Zao Wou-Ki, Chu Teh Chun, Wang Yan Cheng, Ma Desheng, Qiu Deshu, Liu Bolin, Kim En-Joong, Kim Tschang-Yeul, Lee Bae, Kazuo Shiraga, Taro Okamoto, Akira Tanaka, Yayoi Kusama, and Toshimitsu Imai.

Calligraphy, which is evident in the work of all these 20th-century masters, has also significantly influenced Fabienne Verdier, whose work enjoys unparalleled success in Aguttes' sales.

The Peintres d’Asie, œuvres majeures auctions set world records for modern Vietnamese artists from the École des Beaux-Arts de Hanoï, such as Lê Phổ, Lương Xuân Nhị, Vu Cao Dam, Mai Trung Thứ, Lê Thi Luu, Phạm Hậu, Nam Son, Lê Văn Đệ, Nguyễn Ðức Nùng, Nguyễn Khang, Minh Châu, as well as Chinese artists like Sanyu.

These results reflect the global market's interest in modern and contemporary Asian art. Buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hanoi follow our sales and trust our expertise.

Tailored Support, Sales, and Investment Advice

Ophélie Guillerot, head of the Contemporary Art department, has extensive experience as a gallery manager in Singapore. Her knowledge of the Asian market and collectors is a significant asset in promoting these artists at auctions and private sales. She assists you with the sale of your contemporary Asian paintings.

Free and Confidential Appraisals of Your Contemporary Asian Art

Our expert can provide market value information for your paintings and art pieces and assist you in achieving the best sale price. She is available to appraise your items and offer professional expertise and advice on sales or investments. The appraisals are free and confidential by appointment. You can submit your appraisal requests by filling out the online form.

Achieving World Records with International Buyers

With its strong communication capabilities and international buyers, Aguttes regularly achieves world records. The house offers unique communication strength and provides sellers with modern and targeted tools for effective international dissemination. We pay special attention to the production of the auction catalog, both in its design and content, whether in paper or fully digital format. We mobilize buyers from our portfolio across all specialties and identified potential buyers during our campaigns. We communicate with them using multiple channels: online and offline advertisements, social networks, emailings, media, influencers, auction platforms with quality and adapted supports; image, text, and video...