Lao Lianben (b. 1948)
Lao Lianben is a Filipino artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $38,318. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lao Lianben is recorded as sold in 2026 for $111,630; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lao Lianben on OpeningBid →What is a Lao Lianben work worth?
Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lao Lianben work is $38,318.
The median Lao Lianben painting sells for $52,997 across 93 lots.
The median Lao Lianben work on paper sells for $6,340 across 11 lots.
The median Lao Lianben print sells for $870 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Lao Lianben paintings typically sell for $55,926–$126,973 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lao Lianben paintings typically sell for $16,140–$55,337 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $870‡ | $1,293‡ | 60% | 2023-07-30 |
| Paintings | 105 | $52,997‡ | $245,609‡ | 88.6% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $6,340‡ | $41,036‡ | 91.7% | 2026-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $60,952‡ | $60,952‡ | — | 2018-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $151,082‡ | $245,609‡ | — | 2026-09-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lao Lianben's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $870 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $52,997, record $245,609. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lao Lianben painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $151,082.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,377–$14,152‡ | $7,133‡ | $27,231‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $16,140–$55,337‡ | $25,070‡ | $112,571‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $55,926–$126,973‡ | $80,683‡ | $245,609‡ |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,960–$8,500‡ | $3,342‡ | $13,037‡ |
‡ 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 | $245,609‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $225,142‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $60,952‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $41,036‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,782‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,293‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $870‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lao Lianben worth?
Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lao Lianben work is $38,318. The median Lao Lianben painting sells for $52,997 across 93 lots. The median Lao Lianben work on paper sells for $6,340 across 11 lots. The median Lao Lianben print sells for $870 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Lao Lianben paintings typically sell for $55,926–$126,973 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lao Lianben paintings typically sell for $16,140–$55,337 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lao Lianben painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lao Lianben painting is $52,997. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lao Lianben's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lao Lianben painting is $245,609. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lao Lianben work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lao Lianben work on paper is $6,340. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lao Lianben's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lao Lianben work on paper is $41,036. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Lao Lianben painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lao Lianben painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $80,683, 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 medium Lao Lianben painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lao Lianben painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lao Lianben's auction record?
Lao Lianben's auction record is $245,609, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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