Lim Tze Peng (b. 1921)
Lim Tze Peng is a Singaporean artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $14,661. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Lim Tze Peng sold in 2025 for $42,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lim Tze Peng on OpeningBid →What is a Lim Tze Peng work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim Tze Peng work is $14,661.
The median Lim Tze Peng work on paper sells for $22,617 across 16 lots.
The median Lim Tze Peng painting sells for $13,623 across 12 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $13,623† | $114,652 | 66.7% | 2023-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $22,617† | $160,382 | 57.1% | 2025-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $114,652 | $160,382 | — | 2022-07-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $10,778–$14,237† | $13,603† | $30,574 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,382–$23,021† | $12,387† | $33,631 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $22,457–$76,335 | $37,256 | $160,382 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $160,382 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $114,652 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $112,724 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,574 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lim Tze Peng worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim Tze Peng work is $14,661. The median Lim Tze Peng work on paper sells for $22,617 across 16 lots. The median Lim Tze Peng painting sells for $13,623 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Lim Tze Peng work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lim Tze Peng work on paper is $22,617. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lim Tze Peng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lim Tze Peng work on paper is $160,382.
What is the average price of a Lim Tze Peng painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lim Tze Peng painting is $13,623. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lim Tze Peng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lim Tze Peng painting is $114,652.
What is the average price of a medium Lim Tze Peng painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lim Tze Peng painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lim Tze Peng's auction record?
Lim Tze Peng's auction record is $160,382, set in 2021.
See the full Lim Tze Peng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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