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

# Nguyen Van Minh (1930–2014)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Nguyen Van Minh at 7 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $322–$789, n=12). The auction record is $35,986 for Three Graces (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Graces, 1970 | Lacquer | $35,986 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Joueurs de Polo, 1978 | Panneau en bois laqué | $7,508 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Street Market | Gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel | $4,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2023 |
| 4 | Deux femmes au bord de l'étang aux lotus, 1965 | Laque polychrome et or sur bois | $2,705 | Art Valorem | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Geese | Triptych lacquer panels | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Three Riders | Gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel | $2,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Two Ladies by the Lotus Pond | Gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel | $2,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2023 |
| 8 | Two Birds | Gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel | $1,600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2023 |
| 9 | Leading the Horses to Water | Gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel | $1,100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Panneau en laque à fond rouge représentant une verseuse archaïque chinoise de type guang posée au centre d’un carré | Laque à fond rouge | $901 | Ader | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,800 |
| Other | 13 | $614 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $401 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nguyen Van Minh is a Vietnamese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $751. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nguyen Van Minh is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,381; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nguyen Van Minh work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Van Minh work is $751.

The median Nguyen Van Minh painting sells for $2,352 across 6 lots.

The median Nguyen Van Minh work on paper sells for $376 across 3 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 | 7 | $2,352‡ | $7,431‡ | 85.7% | 2023-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $376 | $451 | — | 2026-03-17 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$4,250‡ | $2,705‡ | $7,431‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $7,431‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $451 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $376 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Van Minh worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nguyen Van Minh work is $751. The median Nguyen Van Minh painting sells for $2,352 across 6 lots. The median Nguyen Van Minh work on paper sells for $376 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nguyen Van Minh's auction record?

Nguyen Van Minh's auction record is $35,986, set in 2024.

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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 Van Minh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nguyen-van-minh (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.