> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-tu-nghiem · updated 2026-11-02

# Nguyen Tu Nghiem (1922–2016)

## What is Nguyen Tu Nghiem’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $12,000 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $3,193 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Nguyen Tu Nghiem works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Nguyen Tu Nghiem on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-tu-nghiem?ref=kg:nguyen-tu-nghiem) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Nguyen Tu Nghiem work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

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 Tu Nghiem auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-tu-nghiem (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.