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# Nguyen Tien Chung (1914–1976)

Nguyen Tien Chung is a Vietnamese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $19,454. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nguyen Tien Chung sold in 2026 for $19,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nguyen Tien Chung work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tien Chung work is $19,454.

The median Nguyen Tien Chung painting sells for $21,673 across 6 lots.

The median Nguyen Tien Chung work on paper sells for $61,142 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $21,673 | $160,382 | 85.7% | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $61,142 | $61,142 | — | 2016-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19,454–$138,841 | $23,891 | $160,382 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $160,382 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $138,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $61,142 |

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 Nguyen Tien Chung worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tien Chung work is $19,454. The median Nguyen Tien Chung painting sells for $21,673 across 6 lots. The median Nguyen Tien Chung work on paper sells for $61,142 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nguyen Tien Chung's auction record?

Nguyen Tien Chung's auction record is $160,382, set in 2021.

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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, “Nguyen Tien Chung auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-tien-chung (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.