Ⓗ LE PHO (1907–2001)
What is Ⓗ LE PHO’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 569 auction results for Ⓗ LE PHO at 43 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $76,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,894–$159,620, n=71). The auction record is $2,312,233 for Figures in a garden (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures in a garden | Oil paint | $2,312,233 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Nue (Nude), 1931 | Oil paint | $1,391,804 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | The et Sympathie | Oil paint | $1,357,970 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Jeune femme attachant son foulard (Young Lady Tying Her Scarf), 1938 | Gouache | $1,113,893 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Autoportrait dans la forêt, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $1,053,901 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Les musiciens dans un jardin (Musicians in a Garden), 1940 | Gouache | $1,052,856 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | La Toilette de l'Enfant (Child Bathing), 1938 | Gouache | $956,160 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Dans le Jardin Fleuri (In the Flower Garden), 1975 | Oil paint | $801,909 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Arranging flowers | Oil paint | $731,607 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Nostalgie (Nostalgia), 1938 | Gouache | $718,149 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $145,168 |
| Paintings | 323 | $95,547 |
| Other | 81 | $45,128 |
| Prints | 52 | $1,407 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $209,514 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 259 | $89,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $41,644 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 569 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Ⓗ LE PHO is a Vietnamese artist with 724 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $62,500. 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 Ⓗ LE PHO sold in 2026 for $146,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ⓗ LE PHO on OpeningBid →What is a Ⓗ LE PHO work worth?
Across 537 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ⓗ LE PHO work is $62,500.
The median Ⓗ LE PHO painting sells for $88,037 across 358 lots.
The median Ⓗ LE PHO print sells for $1,346 across 57 lots.
The median Ⓗ LE PHO work on paper sells for $145,253 across 46 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ⓗ LE PHO paintings typically sell for $56,915–$193,512 (the middle half of 209 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ⓗ LE PHO paintings typically sell for $20,208–$76,738 (the middle half of 106 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 | 61 | $1,346†‡ | $7,505 | 93.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 385 | $88,037†‡ | $2.3M | 93% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $145,253‡ | $679,881 | 93.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $51,269 | $51,269 | — | 2017-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 210 | $192,046†‡ | $2.3M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ⓗ LE PHO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $1,346 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (385 lots) median $88,037, record $2,312,233. A typical Ⓗ LE PHO painting sells for around 65× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 210 lots) the median is $192,046.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $877–$1,622†‡ | $1,139†‡ | $1,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $927–$2,565‡ | $1,346‡ | $7,505 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 106 | $20,208–$76,738†‡ | $39,254†‡ | $643,997 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 209 | $56,915–$193,512†‡ | $113,095†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $104,238–$432,684†‡ | $177,138†‡ | $2.3M |
† 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) | 34 | $39,232–$224,129‡ | $123,289‡ | $483,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $113,069–$343,208‡ | $207,604‡ | $679,881 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $679,881 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $505,126 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $51,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,505 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,409 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ⓗ LE PHO worth?
Across 537 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ⓗ LE PHO work is $62,500. The median Ⓗ LE PHO painting sells for $88,037 across 358 lots. The median Ⓗ LE PHO print sells for $1,346 across 57 lots. The median Ⓗ LE PHO work on paper sells for $145,253 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ⓗ LE PHO paintings typically sell for $56,915–$193,512 (the middle half of 209 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ⓗ LE PHO paintings typically sell for $20,208–$76,738 (the middle half of 106 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 Ⓗ LE PHO painting?
Based on 358 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ⓗ LE PHO painting is $88,037. 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 Ⓗ LE PHO's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ⓗ LE PHO painting is $2,312,233.
What is the average price of a Ⓗ LE PHO print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ⓗ LE PHO print is $1,346. 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 Ⓗ LE PHO's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ⓗ LE PHO print is $7,505.
What is the average price of a Ⓗ LE PHO work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ⓗ LE PHO work on paper is $145,253. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ⓗ LE PHO's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ⓗ LE PHO work on paper is $679,881.
What is the average price of a medium Ⓗ LE PHO painting?
Based on 209 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ⓗ LE PHO painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $113,095, 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 Ⓗ LE PHO painting?
Based on 106 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ⓗ LE PHO painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,254, 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 Ⓗ LE PHO's auction record?
Ⓗ LE PHO's auction record is $2,312,233, set in 2020.
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