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

# Nguyen Tuan (b. 1965)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Nguyen Tuan at 2 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,535 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,612–$7,380, n=7). The auction record is $18,450 for Memory (2026, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memory, 1999 | Bronze, edition 10 of 35 | $18,450 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 2 | Introspection, 2010 | Bronze, edition 6 of 100 | $7,380 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 3 | Reflection, 2009 | Bronze, edition 6 of 100 | $7,380 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 4 | Inspiration, 2004, 2004 | Bronze, edition 6 of 100 | $5,535 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Equilibrium, 2008, 2008 | Bronze, edition 6 of 50 | $4,612 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Rapture, 1999 | Bronze, edition 6 of 100 | $4,612 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 7 | Repose, 2008, 2008 | Bronze, artist's proof, edition 8 of 10 | $4,305 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $5,535 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $5,074 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nguyen Tuan is a Vietnamese, American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $4,612. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nguyen Tuan sold in 2026 for $4,612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nguyen Tuan work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tuan work is $4,612.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Nguyen Tuan worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Tuan work is $4,612. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nguyen Tuan's auction record?

Nguyen Tuan's auction record is $18,450, set in 2026.

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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 Tuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-tuan (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.