Bui Xuan Phai (1920–1988)
What is Bui Xuan Phai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Bui Xuan Phai at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,661 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,774–$37,359, n=14). The auction record is $209,345 for Houses (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houses, 1968 | Oil paint | $209,345 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Cheo Actors | Lacquer on panel | $124,190 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Ha Long Bay | Oil on canvas | $89,419 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Portrait De M. Tran Thinh | — | $77,980 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Scène de village animée de personnages, 1979 | OIL ON CANVAS | $75,388 | Tajan | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Acteurs du Cheo (Cheo Actors), 1983 | Painting | $56,692 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Paysage de campagne, 1953 | Huile sur toile montée sur panneau | $55,868 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Sketchbook, 1977 | Gouache | $48,666 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Rue de Hanoi (Hanoi Street), 1964 | Mixed media | $48,593 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Porte Quan Chuong, Hanoi (Quan Chuong Gate, Hanoi), 1983 | Oil paint | $41,928 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $10,308 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $6,290 |
| Other | 10 | $4,697 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $32,390 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $4,756 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Bui Xuan Phai is a Vietnamese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,697. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bui Xuan Phai is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,346; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bui Xuan Phai work is $4,697.
The median Bui Xuan Phai painting sells for $5,901 across 66 lots.
The median Bui Xuan Phai work on paper sells for $2,860 across 21 lots.
The median Bui Xuan Phai print sells for $165 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bui Xuan Phai paintings typically sell for $2,937–$8,646 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bui Xuan Phai work on papers typically sell for $1,629–$3,987 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $165 | $165 | — | 2017-12-18 |
| Paintings | 74 | $5,901†‡ | $209,345 | 89.2% | 2026-08-09 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,860†‡ | $11,889 | 95.5% | 2024-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $83,699 | $209,345 | — | 2025-03-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bui Xuan Phai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $165. Paintings (74 lots) median $5,901, record $209,345. A typical Bui Xuan Phai painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $83,699.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $2,937–$8,646†‡ | $4,153†‡ | $56,692 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $15,961–$49,299†‡ | $30,008†‡ | $209,345 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,629–$3,987†‡ | $2,860†‡ | $11,889 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $209,345 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $89,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,889 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,526† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $165 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bui Xuan Phai worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bui Xuan Phai work is $4,697. The median Bui Xuan Phai painting sells for $5,901 across 66 lots. The median Bui Xuan Phai work on paper sells for $2,860 across 21 lots. The median Bui Xuan Phai print sells for $165 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bui Xuan Phai paintings typically sell for $2,937–$8,646 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bui Xuan Phai work on papers typically sell for $1,629–$3,987 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bui Xuan Phai painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bui Xuan Phai painting is $5,901. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bui Xuan Phai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bui Xuan Phai painting is $209,345.
What is the average price of a Bui Xuan Phai work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bui Xuan Phai work on paper is $2,860. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bui Xuan Phai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bui Xuan Phai work on paper is $11,889.
What is the average price of a small Bui Xuan Phai painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bui Xuan Phai painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Bui Xuan Phai work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bui Xuan Phai work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bui Xuan Phai's auction record?
Bui Xuan Phai's auction record is $209,345, set in 2021.
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