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# Lin Tianmiao (b. 1961)

Lin Tianmiao is a Chinese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $32,572. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Tianmiao sold in 2016 for $64,017, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Tianmiao work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Tianmiao work is $32,572.

The median Lin Tianmiao print sells for $17,430 across 8 lots.

The median Lin Tianmiao photograph sells for $537,206 across 2 lots.

The median Lin Tianmiao work on paper sells for $12,868 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $17,430‡ | $35,000 | 61.5% | 2020-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,868 | $12,877 | — | 2013-04-05 |
| Photography | 4 | $537,206 | $537,206 | 50% | 2008-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $120,906‡ | $537,206 | — | 2012-06-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,750–$32,498 | $18,750 | $35,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $537,206 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $32,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,877 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $12,859 |

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 Lin Tianmiao worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Tianmiao work is $32,572. The median Lin Tianmiao print sells for $17,430 across 8 lots. The median Lin Tianmiao photograph sells for $537,206 across 2 lots. The median Lin Tianmiao work on paper sells for $12,868 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lin Tianmiao print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Tianmiao print is $17,430. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Tianmiao's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Tianmiao print is $35,000.

### What is Lin Tianmiao's auction record?

Lin Tianmiao's auction record is $537,206, set in 2008.

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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, “Lin Tianmiao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-tianmiao (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.