Mai Trung Thu Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1906–1980

Of the 13 lots by Mai Trung Thu (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2018 and 2026, 13 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $73kSign up free to see and $162kSign up free to see, with a median of $124kSign up free to see. Walk in the Garden holds the top price on file: $282kSign up free to see at Phillips (September 2025). Most results come from Phillips (12) and León Gallery (1).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Deux fillettes, 1978

   Gouache · Other support

   work 36 x 46 cm. (14 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.) frame 48 x 61.5 cm. (18 7/8 x 24 1/4 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 29, 2026 · Lot 144
   HK$967,500≈ $123,501≈ £92,991≈ €107,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Sadness, 1968

   Gouache · Other support

   work 39 x 24.5 cm. (15 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.) frame 50.5 x 39 cm (19 7/8 x 15 3/8 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 178
   HK$967,500≈ $124,343≈ £92,524≈ €106,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$450,000–650,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Walk in the Garden, 1971

   Gouache · Other support

   work 57.5 x 31 cm. (22 5/8 x 12 1/4 in.) frame 74.5 x 46 cm. (29 3/8 x 18 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 177
   HK$2,193,000≈ $281,844≈ £209,721≈ €241,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Tea Cup, 1968

   Gouache · Other support

   work 35 x 22 cm. (13 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.) frame 52.5 x 38.7 cm. (20 5/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 176
   HK$967,500≈ $124,343≈ £92,524≈ €106,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Girl Serving Tea, 1971

   Gouache · Other support

   work 35 x 47.5 cm. (13 3/4 x 18 3/4 in.) frame 51.5 x 63 cm. (20 1/4 x 24 3/4 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 175
   HK$1,806,000≈ $232,107≈ £172,712≈ €198,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Resignation

   Gouache · Paper

   21 1/2” x 10 1/4” (53 cm x 26 cm)

   León Gallery · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 168
   ₱10,814,400≈ $195,200≈ £154,443≈ €179,494Price realizedSign up free to seeView at León Gallery ↗
7. 
   Seated Lady, 1962

   Drawing · Other support

   24.5 x 17.8 cm. (9 5/8 x 7 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 7, 2023 · Lot 183
   HK$571,500≈ $72,969≈ £59,762≈ €69,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$450,000–550,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Maternité : femme et enfant, 1954

   Gouache · Other support

   22.9 x 16.9 cm. (9 x 6 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 7, 2023 · Lot 182
   HK$571,500≈ $72,969≈ £59,762≈ €69,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$450,000–550,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Huit enfants, garçons et filles (Eight children, boys and girls), 1972

   Gouache · Board

   5.3 x 34.2 cm. (2 1/8 x 13 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 31, 2023 · Lot 181
   HK$698,500≈ $88,982≈ £71,939≈ €81,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Jeune femme buvant le thé, le livre "Phụ Nữ" (Femmes) posé sur la table (A young woman drinking tea, the book "Phụ Nữ" (Women) placed on the table), 1953

    Gouache · Other support

    45.1 x 29.8 cm. (17 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 31, 2023 · Lot 180
    HK$1,270,000≈ $161,785≈ £130,799≈ €148,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Jeune femme à la fleur (Young lady with a flower), 1954

    Gouache · Other support

    45.6 x 30.2 cm. (17 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 47
    HK$437,500≈ $55,917≈ £43,522≈ €49,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Le thé (Tea), 1962

    Drawing · Other support

    40.5 x 27.5 cm. (15 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 46
    HK$437,500≈ $55,917≈ £43,522≈ €49,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$180,000–280,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Lady Combing Hair, 1943

    Gouache · Other support

    35.2 x 27.6 cm. (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 22
    HK$500,000≈ $63,735≈ £47,874≈ €54,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗

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