Lalan (1921–1995)
What is Lalan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Lalan at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447,204 including buyer’s premium (middle half $216,076–$489,423, n=9). The auction record is $3,003,660 for La mère de nuage (Mother of the Clouds) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La mère de nuage (Mother of the Clouds), 1968 | Oil paint | $3,003,660 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Les formes sortent du bleu et du vert, 1972 | Oil on canvas (diptych) | $1,427,726 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Moon, 1974 | Painting | $996,644 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Clair et obscur, 1979 | Oil paint | $675,263 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Oil paint | $567,406 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $532,555 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1960-64 | Oil paint | $520,700 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $489,423 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Le Combat était il égal? 這場鬥爭對等嗎？, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $470,456 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (mixed media on paper mounted on board), 1995 | Mixed media on paper mounted on board | $456,774 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $290,266 |
| Paintings | 41 | $208,664 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $33,091 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $442,494 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $84,271 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Lalan is a Chinese artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $133,668. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lalan sold in 2026 for $456,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lalan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lalan on OpeningBid →What is a Lalan work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalan work is $133,668.
The median Lalan painting sells for $224,276 across 46 lots.
The median Lalan work on paper sells for $32,243 across 15 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $224,276‡ | $3M | 93.9% | 2026-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $32,243 | $113,558 | 78.9% | 2024-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $296,622‡ | $3M | — | 2026-09-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $76,551–$315,477‡ | $226,769‡ | $996,644 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $297,600–$528,415 | $450,708 | $3M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $22,510–$54,363 | $33,091 | $113,558 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $113,558 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $95,542 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lalan worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalan work is $133,668. The median Lalan painting sells for $224,276 across 46 lots. The median Lalan work on paper sells for $32,243 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lalan painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalan painting is $224,276. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lalan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalan painting is $3,003,660.
What is the average price of a Lalan work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalan work on paper is $32,243.
What is Lalan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalan work on paper is $113,558.
What is the average price of a medium Lalan painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lalan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $226,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Lalan painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lalan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $450,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lalan's auction record?
Lalan's auction record is $3,003,660, set in 2024.
See the full Lalan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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