
Street of Hanoi
"Street of Hanoi" by Bui Xuan Phai captures the everyday life and architectural character of Vietnam's capital through the artist's distinctive style of muted earth tones and loose brushwork. Phai, a pioneering modernist painter, depicts the narrow streets with their colonial and traditional Vietnamese buildings, often populated with locals and cyclists that convey the vibrant street culture of Hanoi. The work reflects Phai's deep connection to his homeland and his ability to transform ordinary urban scenes into poignant cultural documents that balance nostalgia with contemporary observation.
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- Yes
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- Auction House · Christie's
Notes
EXHIBITED Morlanwelz, Musée Royal de Mariemont, La fleur du pêcher et l'oiseau d'azur: Arts et civilisations au Vietnam, April - August 2002 (illustrated, p 175.). Conditions of sale Brought to you by Ziwei Yi AVP, Specialist, Head of 20th Century Day Sale 20th/21st Century Art, Asia Pacific ZIWEIYI@CHRISTIES.COM +852 297 86732
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century Day Sale
March 28, 2026
Estimate: $240,000 – $480,000
Lot 127
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