> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lim-tze-peng · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lim Tze Peng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lim-tze-peng (updated 2026-11-01).

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.