Nguyen Tu Nghiem (1922–2016)
What is Nguyen Tu Nghiem’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Nguyen Tu Nghiem at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,883–$5,328, n=6). The auction record is $129,038 for Ancient Dance (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Dance, 1966 | Painting | $129,038 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Souvenir du passé (Souvenir of The Past), 1960 | Painting | $88,283 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Ancient Dance, 1984 | Painting | $76,476 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Ancient Dance, 1980 | Painting | $41,928 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Ancient Dance | — | $34,850 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Ancient Dance, 1974 | Lacquer painting | $27,072 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Year of the Tiger, 1974 | Gouache | $21,115 | Bonhams | May 2022 |
| 8 | BIRD, MAN AND HORSE | Pastel on paper | $19,160 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | HORSE RIDER, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $19,160 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Horse Rider, 1990 | Gouache on paper | $19,160 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $12,000 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $3,193 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,231 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,904 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Nguyen Tu Nghiem is a Vietnamese artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,378. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nguyen Tu Nghiem sold in 2026 for $5,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work is $5,378.
The median Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper sells for $4,208 across 28 lots.
The median Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting sells for $10,387 across 22 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 | 26 | $10,387‡ | $129,038 | 84.6% | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $4,208‡ | $19,160 | 87.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $88,283 | $129,038 | — | 2024-05-29 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,395–$12,776 | $4,790 | $19,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $8,230–$39,423‡ | $11,194‡ | $129,038 |
‡ 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) | 18 | $2,338–$5,421 | $3,404 | $19,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,253–$7,268‡ | $5,469‡ | $13,888 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $129,038 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $88,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $19,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $19,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nguyen Tu Nghiem worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work is $5,378. The median Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper sells for $4,208 across 28 lots. The median Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting sells for $10,387 across 22 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper is $4,208. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nguyen Tu Nghiem's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper is $19,160.
What is the average price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting is $10,387. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nguyen Tu Nghiem's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting is $129,038.
What is the average price of a small Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nguyen Tu Nghiem work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,404, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nguyen Tu Nghiem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nguyen Tu Nghiem's auction record?
Nguyen Tu Nghiem's auction record is $129,038, set in 2024.
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