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Tran Luu Hau (1928–2020)

What is Tran Luu Hau’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Tran Luu Hau at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,522–$45,781, n=12). The auction record is $89,720 for Hanoi Trees (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Hanoi Trees, 1928Acrylic$89,720BonhamsOct 2023
2In the Park, 1928Painting$78,654BonhamsSep 2025
3Cat Ba Seascape, 1928Painting$73,738BonhamsSep 2025
4En Face, 2005Acrylic$61,891BonhamsDec 2022
5Standing Nude, 2007Painting$52,179BonhamsDec 2022
6Untitled, 2007Oil paint$51,718Sotheby'sDec 2021
7En Face, 1928Acrylic on canvas$48,737BonhamsDec 2022
8Still Life (Flowers) II, 1928Painting$45,881BonhamsSep 2025
9Nude, 1928Oil on canvas$45,748BonhamsMar 2026
10Auto-portrait, 2004Huile sur toile$43,412Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)Jun 2026
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings54$23,631
Works on paper8$5,067
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)11$51,718
Medium (50-120 cm)34$21,308

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures

Tran Luu Hau is a Vietnamese artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,190. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tran Luu Hau sold in 2026 for $43,412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Tran Luu Hau work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tran Luu Hau work is $16,190.

The median Tran Luu Hau painting sells for $21,160 across 55 lots.

The median Tran Luu Hau work on paper sells for $2,469 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tran Luu Hau paintings typically sell for $14,309–$28,001 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings62$21,160†‡$89,72088.7%2026-06-10
Works on Paper1$2,469$2,469—2006-11-26
Masterpieces (top of market)4$76,196$89,720—2025-09-26

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

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)40$14,309–$28,001†‡$18,773†‡$45,881
large (over 120 cm)12$13,871–$64,853$46,114$89,720

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2023$89,720
Paintings2025$78,654
Works on Paper2006$2,469

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Tran Luu Hau worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tran Luu Hau work is $16,190. The median Tran Luu Hau painting sells for $21,160 across 55 lots. The median Tran Luu Hau work on paper sells for $2,469 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tran Luu Hau paintings typically sell for $14,309–$28,001 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

What is the average price of a Tran Luu Hau painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tran Luu Hau painting is $21,160. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

What is Tran Luu Hau's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tran Luu Hau painting is $89,720.

What is the average price of a medium Tran Luu Hau painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tran Luu Hau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,773, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

What is the average price of a large Tran Luu Hau painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tran Luu Hau painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $46,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Tran Luu Hau's auction record?

Tran Luu Hau's auction record is $89,720, set in 2023.

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