Cheng Tinglu (1796–1858)
What is Cheng Tinglu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Cheng Tinglu at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,226 including buyer’s premium (middle half $775–$5,458, n=7). The auction record is $44,715 for Landscape (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape, 1796 | Ink | $44,715 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Landscapes, 1796 | A set of eleven loose album leaves, ink on paper / ink and colour on paper | $17,736 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | COTTAGE IN THE MOUNTAIN | Ink and color on paper | $11,465 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Landscape after Tang Yin, 1840 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $9,804 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | 程庭鹭刻 青田石印章一组八件 | Qingtian stone seals | $8,455 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 6 | 書聲扶杖圖 | Ink and color on paper | $6,115 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Shusheng fuzhang tu, 1847 | Ink on paper | $5,228 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | 清·程庭鹭、陈春熙刻寿山石章二方, 1864年作 | Shoushan stone | $3,170 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | 清 程庭鹭刻竹根闲章 | Seal | $2,613 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | 清·程庭鹭作山水竹笔筒, Qing dynasty | Bamboo | $2,462 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $7,959 |
| Other | 9 | $1,984 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,170 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Cheng Tinglu is a Chinese artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,965. 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 Cheng Tinglu sold in 2026 for $8,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Tinglu work is $4,965.
The median Cheng Tinglu work on paper sells for $8,249 across 12 lots.
The median Cheng Tinglu painting sells for $3,020 across 4 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 | 5 | $3,020‡ | $4,965‡ | 80% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $8,249‡ | $44,715 | 92.3% | 2026-04-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $44,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $17,736 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,965‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,074 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cheng Tinglu worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Tinglu work is $4,965. The median Cheng Tinglu work on paper sells for $8,249 across 12 lots. The median Cheng Tinglu painting sells for $3,020 across 4 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 Cheng Tinglu work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheng Tinglu work on paper is $8,249. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cheng Tinglu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheng Tinglu work on paper is $44,715.
What is Cheng Tinglu's auction record?
Cheng Tinglu's auction record is $98,777, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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