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# Tran Luu Hau (1928–2020)

## What is Tran Luu Hau’s work worth? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi Trees, 1928 | Acrylic | $89,720 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | In the Park, 1928 | Painting | $78,654 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Cat Ba Seascape, 1928 | Painting | $73,738 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | En Face, 2005 | Acrylic | $61,891 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Standing Nude, 2007 | Painting | $52,179 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2007 | Oil paint | $51,718 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | En Face, 1928 | Acrylic on canvas | $48,737 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Still Life (Flowers) II, 1928 | Painting | $45,881 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Nude, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $45,748 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Auto-portrait, 2004 | Huile sur toile | $43,412 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $23,631 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $5,067 |

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

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


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.

**1 Tran Luu Hau work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $21,160†‡ | $89,720 | 88.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $89,720 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $78,654 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,469 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tran Luu Hau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tran-luu-hau (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.