Kwong Chi Tseng (1950–1990)
What is Kwong Chi Tseng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Kwong Chi Tseng at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,120 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,826–$10,795, n=9). The auction record is $125,000 for Jean-Michel Basquiat, New York, 1987 (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Michel Basquiat, New York, 1987, 1987 | Chromogenic print flush-mounted on Dibond | $125,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIA, 1979, 1979 | Gelatin silver print | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Jean-Michel Basquiat with Oxidized Portrait by Warhol, 1987 | Chromogenic print | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | BORDEAUX, FRANCE, 1985, 1985 | Gelatin silver print | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, 1985, 1985 | Gelatin silver print | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | East Meets West, 1979 | Gelatin silver prints | $17,575 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 7 | Jean-Michel Basquiat with Oxidized Portrait by Warhol, 1987 | Chromogenic print mounted on museum board | $15,240 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Lake Ninevah, Vermont, 1985 | Large-format gelatin silver print, framed | $15,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Great Jones Street Studio, New York, 1987 | C-print | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Ninevah, Vermont, 1985 | Gelatin silver print | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 33 | $6,096 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,096 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,461 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Kwong Chi Tseng is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,096.
A work by Kwong Chi Tseng sold in 2025 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kwong Chi Tseng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwong Chi Tseng work is $6,096.
The median Kwong Chi Tseng photograph sells for $6,600 across 33 lots.
The median Kwong Chi Tseng sculpture sells for $1,419 across 1 lots.
The median Kwong Chi Tseng print sells for $8,850 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $8,850 | $8,850 | — | 2020-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,419 | $1,419 | — | 2023-08-02 |
| Photography | 35 | $6,600 | $125,000 | 94.3% | 2026-07-14 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,036–$10,795 | $4,953 | $17,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,960–$15,240 | $6,096 | $50,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $125,000 |
| Photography | 2020 | $50,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,419 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kwong Chi Tseng worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwong Chi Tseng work is $6,096. The median Kwong Chi Tseng photograph sells for $6,600 across 33 lots. The median Kwong Chi Tseng sculpture sells for $1,419 across 1 lots. The median Kwong Chi Tseng print sells for $8,850 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Kwong Chi Tseng photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwong Chi Tseng photograph is $6,600.
What is Kwong Chi Tseng's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwong Chi Tseng photograph is $125,000.
What is the average price of a small Kwong Chi Tseng photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kwong Chi Tseng photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Kwong Chi Tseng photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kwong Chi Tseng photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kwong Chi Tseng's auction record?
Kwong Chi Tseng's auction record is $125,000, set in 2021.
See the full Kwong Chi Tseng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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