1960s Modernist Vietnamese Cafe Beatnik Girl Paintings - a Pair

Description

RARE examples mid-century art from Vietnam dating back to 1962. One painting depicts a very lonely and bored girl smoking in a cafe and the second painting features the same girl dressed in the traditional Vietnamese "ao dai" dress. This style is very reminiscent of mid century era French artists Charles Levier and Antoine Villard Colors are dramatic with high contrast conveying a rather moody and introspective quality. Signed "K Ngan" and dated '62 on the bottom right corners. One of the two paintings also has the framing shop's stamp from Saigon on the back side. Very rare modernist art from Vietnam!

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Paintings are in great shape with no rips or fading. Colors are still vibrant. Wooden frames show some small nicks.

Origin:
Viet Nam

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: Viet Nam

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Paintings are in great shape with no rips or fading. Colors are still vibrant. Wooden frames show some small nicks.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

29.5 x 15.75 x 1.75 in

1960s Modernist Vietnamese Cafe Beatnik Girl Paintings - a Pair

Lot 0921

Estimate $2,800-$5,250

Aug 28, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT

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