Mai Trung Thứ (1906–1980)
What is Mai Trung Thứ’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Mai Trung Thứ at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $119,242 including buyer’s premium (middle half $90,960–$124,353, n=11). The auction record is $301,784 for La leçon d'école (2023, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La leçon d'école, 1950 | Gouache et encre sur soie | $301,784 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Walk in the Garden, 1971 | Gouache on silk, in artist’s frame | $281,867 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Girl Serving Tea, 1971 | Gouache on silk, in artist’s frame | $232,126 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Jeune femme buvant le thé, le livre "Phụ Nữ" (Femmes) posé sur la table, 1953 | Gouache on silk | $161,787 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Le balcon, 1945 | Gouache et encre sur soie | $142,641 | Artcurial | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Sadness, 1968 | Gouache on silk, in artist’s frame | $124,353 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Tea Cup, 1968 | Gouache on silk, in artist’s frame | $124,353 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Deux fillettes, 1978 | Ink and gouache on silk, in artist's frame | $123,496 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Maternité, 1943 | Encre et couleurs sur soie | $119,242 | Aguttes | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Reading, 1943 | Encre et couleurs sur soie | $119,242 | Aguttes | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $113,348 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $72,971 |
| Other | 14 | $1,344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $72,971 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,363 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Mai Trung Thứ is a Vietnamese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $63,730.
A work by Mai Trung Thứ sold in 2026 for $91,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Mai Trung Thứ record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Mai Trung Thứ on OpeningBid →What is a Mai Trung Thứ work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mai Trung Thứ work is $63,730.
The median Mai Trung Thứ painting sells for $113,348 across 18 lots.
The median Mai Trung Thứ work on paper sells for $68,351 across 10 lots.
The median Mai Trung Thứ print sells for $964 across 9 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $964 | $4,547 | — | 2024-04-30 |
| Paintings | 19 | $113,348 | $301,784 | 94.7% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $68,351 | $123,496 | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $124,353 | $301,784 | — | 2026-09-09 |
Mai Trung Thứ's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $964. Paintings (19 lots) median $113,348, record $301,784. A typical Mai Trung Thứ painting sells for around 118× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $124,353.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $964–$1,894 | $1,004 | $4,547 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $64,378–$123,075 | $99,589 | $232,126 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $59,823–$80,977 | $72,971 | $123,496 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $301,784 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $281,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $123,496 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $99,848 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,547 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,178 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mai Trung Thứ worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mai Trung Thứ work is $63,730. The median Mai Trung Thứ painting sells for $113,348 across 18 lots. The median Mai Trung Thứ work on paper sells for $68,351 across 10 lots. The median Mai Trung Thứ print sells for $964 across 9 lots.
What is the average price of a Mai Trung Thứ painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mai Trung Thứ painting is $113,348.
What is Mai Trung Thứ's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mai Trung Thứ painting is $301,784.
What is the average price of a small Mai Trung Thứ painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mai Trung Thứ painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $99,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mai Trung Thứ's auction record?
Mai Trung Thứ's auction record is $301,784, set in 2023.
See the full Mai Trung Thứ record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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