> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lalan-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Lalan (1921–1995)

## What is Lalan’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $290,266 |
| Paintings | 41 | $208,664 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $33,091 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lalan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lalan-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.