Signed by Hanoi artist Ngo Van Cao and dated 1993, this is his view of rooftops seen along a narrow street in the old quarter of his city. We purchased this work from the artist in Hanoi in 1995. At that time the art scene in Hanoi still was relaxed, with painters gathering daily at local galleries to discuss their work and meet with the few foreign buyers. By the end of the 1990s, Hanoi had become a magnet for serious collectors and investors. The special appeal of Vietnamese paintings, particu ...click for details
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