Han Tianheng (b. 1940)
What is Han Tianheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 409 auction results for Han Tianheng at 20 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $624–$7,231, n=20). The auction record is $656,746 for 清 韩天衡篆刻瑞兽纽田黄方章 (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 清 韩天衡篆刻瑞兽纽田黄方章 | Seal | $656,746 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | MOUNT SHAO, 1971 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $51,605 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 3 | Shoushan stone 'lions' seal, 2014年作 | Shoushan stone | $33,743 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | 近代 韩天衡刻杜陵石闲章 | Seal | $30,205 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | A QINGTIAN STONE SEAL USED BY LU YANSHAO, 1988年作 | Qingtians stone seal | $21,298 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | 韩天衡刻寿山石古兽钮章, 2014年作 | Shoushan stone | $20,607 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Clear Evening at Mingfeng | Shoushan stone | $16,971 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | “鱼乐斋”寿山汶洋石螭龙钮印章 | 笔墨纸砚 | $15,892 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 9 | 韩天衡刻“鱼乐斋”寿山汶洋石螭龙钮印章, Jiashen | Shoushan Wenyang stone | $15,892 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 10 | 寿山石子母兽钮闲章, 2002年作 | Shoushan stone | $15,059 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 48 | $5,279 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,641 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,682 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $8,519 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,381 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,064 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 409 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Han Tianheng is a Chinese artist with 516 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,222. 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 Han Tianheng sold in 2026 for $16,971, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Han Tianheng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Han Tianheng on OpeningBid →What is a Han Tianheng work worth?
Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Tianheng work is $5,222.
The median Han Tianheng work on paper sells for $2,377 across 37 lots.
The median Han Tianheng painting sells for $5,037 across 29 lots.
The median Han Tianheng sculpture sells for $5,858 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $7,188† | $13,487 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Paintings | 33 | $5,037‡ | $16,013‡ | 87.9% | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $2,377‡ | $108,800‡ | 94.9% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $5,858† | $7,266 | 84.6% | 2025-11-09 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $223,442†‡ | $656,746 | — | 2023-02-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Han Tianheng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $7,188. Paintings (33 lots) median $5,037, record $16,013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $223,442.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,475–$8,343‡ | $5,037‡ | $14,955‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $922–$2,446‡ | $1,513‡ | $8,506 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,949–$10,328‡ | $6,853‡ | $41,625 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $108,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $51,605 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $16,013‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,955‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,487 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,616† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,266 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,449† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Han Tianheng worth?
Across 409 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Tianheng work is $5,222. The median Han Tianheng work on paper sells for $2,377 across 37 lots. The median Han Tianheng painting sells for $5,037 across 29 lots. The median Han Tianheng sculpture sells for $5,858 across 11 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 Han Tianheng work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Tianheng work on paper is $2,377. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Tianheng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Tianheng work on paper is $108,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Han Tianheng painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Tianheng painting is $5,037. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Tianheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Tianheng painting is $16,013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Han Tianheng sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Tianheng sculpture is $5,858. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Han Tianheng's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Tianheng sculpture is $7,266.
What is the average price of a medium Han Tianheng work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Han Tianheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Han Tianheng painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Han Tianheng painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Tianheng's auction record?
Han Tianheng's auction record is $656,746, set in 2013.
See the full Han Tianheng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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