MAI TRUNG THU The child on his back Gouache and ink on silk Signed, dated in Vietnamese and stamped by the artist lower right "MAI THU"; titled on the reverse of the background card "L'enfant / sur le dos" ("The child / on his back") H : 57.0 cm, W : 37.0 cm Provenance : Galerie Jean François Apesteguy, Deauville Acquired from the latter by the current owner's mother in 1980 To the current owner by descent Bibliography : This work will be referenced in the catalogue raisonné of Mai Trung Thu's work currently being prepared by Madame Mai Lan Phuong, under number MT0577. A certificate from Mai Lan Phuong will be given to the buyer. h : 57.0 cm, w : 37.0 cm MAI TRUNG THU H : 57.0 cm, W : 37.0 cm h : 57.0 cm, w : 37.0 cm Gouache and ink on silk, signed, dated in vietnamese, stamped with the artist's seal lower right; titled on the backboard ; 22.44 x 14.57 in. (Article 2.a) : Potential buyers are reminded that in order to ensure the smooth organisation of sales, they are invited to make themselves known to Artcurial SAS within 48 hours prior to the sale, so that their personal details can be recorded. Artcurial SAS reserves the right to ask any potential buyer to provide proof of identity and bank details and to make a deposit. Artcurial SAS reserves the right to refuse access to the auction room to any potential buyer for just cause. (Article 2.a) : In order to assure the proper organisation of the sales, prospective buyers are invited to make themselves known to Artcurial SAS before the sale, so as to have their personal identity data recorded. Artcurial SAS reserves the right to ask any prospective buyer to justify his identity as well as his bank references and to request a deposit. Artcurial SAS reserves the right to refuse admission to the auction sales premises to any prospective buyer for legitimate reasons.