> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-tang · updated 2026-11-02

# Li Tang

Li Tang is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,669. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Tang sold in 2023 for $1,213,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Tang work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tang work is $18,669.

The median Li Tang painting sells for $6,969 across 18 lots.

The median Li Tang work on paper sells for $20,772 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,969‡ | $471,376 | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $20,772‡ | $1.2M | — | 2025-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $183,549‡ | $1.2M | — | 2023-04-06 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $483–$36,556‡ | $8,209‡ | $57,149 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,902–$97,232‡ | $10,127‡ | $471,376 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $471,376 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $183,549‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $29,530‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Li Tang worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tang work is $18,669. The median Li Tang painting sells for $6,969 across 18 lots. The median Li Tang work on paper sells for $20,772 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Li Tang painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Tang painting is $6,969. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Tang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Tang painting is $471,376.

### What is Li Tang's auction record?

Li Tang's auction record is $1,213,386, 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, “Li Tang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-tang (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.