Hoi Lebadang Paintings

Vietnamese, 1922-2015

Lebadang was born in 1921 in Bich-La-Dong, a village along the Huong River in Quang-Tri Province of Hue, Vietnam. He expressed himself through a variety of media, including painting, watercolor, sculpture, jewelry and graphic works. He often combined various media, creating sculptural, highly textured artwork. “Life is a sinking ship and work is a lifeboat.” This described her husband perfectly. He lived in Paris since 1939, studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse for six years until his first one-man show in 1950. He created large-scale abstract oil paintings with vivid blues and glowing puddles of orange and red. Painting and printmaking were Lebadang’s most frequently used media but he also worked in terra cotta and a variety of other media, such as “Vessel” (1994). Whatever he created, each piece spoke to the entangled roles of man and nature. In his 1981 “La Comédie Humaine,” he wrote: “In my work, I use the circle, the magic symbol of life, to enclose reliefs and landscapes. It symbolizes that nature is inseparable from man. Man finds sustenance and spiritual nourishment in every source.” And while the human form was not represented figuratively in his work until the late 1970s, he confirmed that man was always present.. His oil paintings of the ’60s are ambiguous at first glance, yet the faint outlines of boats, bridges, and horses gently float to the top. After his shift in style, bringing definition to his paintings, these dreams were made more lucid. Many of his figures become emotive and highly dramatic, this time with visible faces. . Mixing media, he painted aerial scenes of mountains and oceans where the viewer was stationed in the heavens. These paintings elaborated on man’s relationship to the natural world, continuously presented as a flurry of memories. Memories—objects that haunt the entire oeuvre of the artist—are a familiar subject to Lebadang. “Art, in all its forms, whether literature, philosophy, or the visual arts, expresses an attempt to understand the riddle of life and helps lessen the fear of death,” he wrote. His work is exhibited in many public and private collections, including the Cincinnati Museum of Art in Ohio, the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona, the Rockefeller Collection in New York, the Foundation Museum in Kenya, the Lund University Museum in Sweden, the Loo Collection in Tokyo, and the Museum of Arts and Letters in France. Lebadang was honored with numerous awards and accolades during his career. He also designed an award for the International Institute of St. Louis. The Lebadang Award is presented biannually to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary volunteer service. The award program was established by the institute in 1989 to recognize organizations and individuals who exemplify “Peace within you, your country, and the world.” “My artwork is often strange but simple,” Lebadang once said. “So everyone can hopefully feel happy and relaxed, and that’s why they like them.”

Artist: Hoi Lebadang

Hoi LebadangWhite Lotus Lithograph, Abstract Expressionist, Signed, 1970s, Framed, 1970s

$1,240Sale Price|20% Off

White Lotus Lithograph, Abstract Expressionist, Signed, 1970s, Framed

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Soquel, CA

White Lotus Lithograph A limited edition lithograph by listed artist Hoi Lebadang, (Vietnamese/French, 1922 – 2015). This print displays an ethereal lotus flower to center, known to ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Lithograph, Ink, Paper

Hoi LebadangAbstract in Earth Tones

$8,500

Abstract in Earth Tones

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Sheffield, MA

Hoi Lebadang French-Vietnamese, 1922-2015 Abstract in Earth Tones Oil on canvas 18 by 36 in, w/ frame 24 by 41 ⅞ in Signed and dated 56 lower right Lebadang (Hoi) was born in Quang...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hoi LebadangAbstract Nature Scene

$950

Abstract Nature Scene

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Austin, TX

By Hoi Lebadang 29" x 21" Mixed Media

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Mixed Media

Shizico YiHand painted Artist Proof-Magnolias-Weaver Series-British Awarded Artist #2 of 3, 2024

$553

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in

Hand painted Artist Proof-Magnolias-Weaver Series-British Awarded Artist #2 of 3

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This stunning Artist's Proof is an one-off, oil hand-painted and gilded by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted and gold gilded by S...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Shizico YiOriginal-Primary Blue-Sunlit Series-Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist, 2023

$621

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in

Original-Primary Blue-Sunlit Series-Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Primary Colour Series- Blue is Shizico Yi's on going project, inspired by Japanese woodblock Print and the a nod to calligraphy tradition. The series is a continuation of her "Sunli...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Shizico YiOriginal Triptych-Drawing Time: Garden Story-Brit Awarded Artist-Ink on Fabriano, 2026

$1,107

H 15.04 in W 32.96 in D 0.04 in

Original Triptych-Drawing Time: Garden Story-Brit Awarded Artist-Ink on Fabriano

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This special triptych includes 3 original large ink drawings on Italian Fabriao paper, created by Shizico at the height of summer when her collection of lilies take centre stage in t...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Ink, Archival Paper

Shizico YiHand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-the last Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-Awarded Artist, 2024

$796

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-the last Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-Awarded Artist

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This is an unique one-off Artist Proof, in a rare Extra-Large square format. A special Proof that only 3 have been made with hand gilded Gold Leaf. The outstanding hand-painted qual...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Shizico YiOriginal Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf, 2025

$1,134

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.12 in

Original Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes: Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Nicholas Evans"All Fours" (Animalia, Fauna, Contemporary, Original, Nude Figures, Raw, Horses), 2025

$600

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in

"All Fours" (Animalia, Fauna, Contemporary, Original, Nude Figures, Raw, Horses)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

ALL FOURS 2025 Paris, France The painting shows four men on hands and knees in the foreground, their bodies merging in muted white and black tones against a plain ochre-brown backgr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Acrylic, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Elaine FoxSummer Mists, Contemporary Expressionist Style Seascape Painting, Coastal Art, 2022

$195

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in

Summer Mists, Contemporary Expressionist Style Seascape Painting, Coastal Art

Located in Deddington, GB

This painting reflects the summer sun over Skye on the break of day as the mist lies low in the valleys and the promise of a beautiful day. Using vibrant turquoises to convey the fee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

Shizico YiOriginal-Sunlit Series-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and Sumi Ink on canvas, 2026

$1,323

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.52 in

Original-Sunlit Series-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and Sumi Ink on canvas

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Dusk to Dawn is one of Shizico Yi's on-going project- Primary Colour Vs Yellow- Sunlit Series, inspired by Japanese Woodblock Print and the a nod to calligraphy tradition, the work r...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Frederick ConwayAbstract Orange, Yellow, Pink, c. 1960

$5,800

H 54 in W 36 in

Abstract Orange, Yellow, Pink

By Frederick Conway

Located in New Orleans, LA

Frederick Conway (1900-1973) was a painter, educator, and lecturer. Conway was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and studied at the Saint Louis School of...

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1960s Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

TUSETSet of 2 Abstract Expressionist, Original pieces, Landscapes and seascapes, 2020

$1,428

H 11.82 in W 8.47 in D 0.08 in

Set of 2 Abstract Expressionist, Original pieces, Landscapes and seascapes

By TUSET

Located in Carballo, ES

Lot of 2 original works by TUSET (A Coruña, 1997) made with ink and seawater on paper. The works can be framed on request or sent to you in a protected envelope for you to place, onc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Nicholas Evans"An Urgent Man" (Abstract, Black & White, Figurative Oil Painting, Neutral Tone), 2020

$850

H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in

"An Urgent Man" (Abstract, Black & White, Figurative Oil Painting, Neutral Tone)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

AN URGENT MAN 2020 Paris, France Oil and acrylic on canvas portray a ‘derbyed’ man attempting to shed the weighted armor of his obligations and persona. A very loose nod to the character from René Magritte’s 1964 painting, ‘The Son of Man...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nicholas Evans"Habitual I" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas), 2023

$1,750

H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 1.38 in

"Habitual I" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Habitual I", 2023, Paris, France This rich and cerebral abstract painting uses a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, pink, and white oil paints and wood stain to create visual texture and depth. The artist selected a French, antique postal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil

Previously Available Items

Hoi Lebadang“Wild Horses”, Circa 1960

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H 12 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

“Wild Horses”

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil painting on archival paper by the renowned Vietnamese and French artist, Hoi Lebadang of two wild horses. Signed lower right by the artist. Condition is excellent. Cir...

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1960s Post-Modern Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Hoi LebadangBlue Figurative Surrealist Abstract Lithograph Edition 106 of 260, Circa 1975

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H 32.5 in W 19 in D 1 in

Blue Figurative Surrealist Abstract Lithograph Edition 106 of 260

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Houston, TX

Blue abstract lithograph of a female figure underwater holding fish with boats at her feet by artist Hoi Lebadang. Artist Biography: Lebadang was born in Vietnam in 1922 and emigra...

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20th Century Abstract Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Lithograph

Hoi LebadangCoursiers dans la Lumiere, Dancing Horses, 1980

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H 26 in W 32 in D 1 in

Coursiers dans la Lumiere, Dancing Horses

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Soquel, CA

Dancing Horses by Hoi Lebadang (Vietnam/France,1922-2015), circa 1980. Signed "Lebadang" lower right. Titled "Coursiers dans la Lumiere&q...

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1980s Hoi Lebadang Paintings

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Ink, Laid Paper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Hoi Lebadang paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Hoi Lebadang in ink, lithograph, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Hoi Lebadang paintings, so small editions measuring 21 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nguyen Cong Cu, Doris Warner, and Les Anderson. Hoi Lebadang paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $1,550, while the average work can sell for $1,250.