Ni Tian (1855–1919)
What is Ni Tian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 382 auction results for Ni Tian at 16 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $989–$3,511, n=14). The auction record is $91,772 for BOATING ALONG RED CLIFF (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOATING ALONG RED CLIFF, 1910 | Ink and colour on paper | $91,772 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Cattle, 1913 | Ink and colour on paper | $89,334 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Xiangran Longxian Ce (Fragrant Dye Ambergris Album) | Fragrant dye on paper | $55,385 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | 秋林觅句 | 设色纸本 | $42,291 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 5 | 山水人物（春夏秋冬）, 1919年作 | 设色纸本 | $29,922 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 6 | 钟馗出巡图, 1918年作 | 设色纸本 | $21,431 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Zhong Kui, 1915 | Ink and colours on paper | $20,867 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | 天仙送子 | 设色纸本 | $10,944 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | 风和闻马嘶 | 设色纸本 | $10,745 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 10 | 行旅图, 1904 | 设色纸本 | $8,354 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $5,042 |
| Other | 35 | $2,769 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,552 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,890 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 382 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Ni Tian is a Chinese artist with 461 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,724. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ni Tian sold in 2025 for $3,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ni Tian on OpeningBid →What is a Ni Tian work worth?
Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ni Tian work is $2,724.
The median Ni Tian painting sells for $3,134 across 30 lots.
The median Ni Tian work on paper sells for $3,158 across 27 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 | 33 | $3,134 | $5,248 | 90.9% | 2025-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $3,158‡ | $91,772 | 93.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-08-20 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2017-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $55,385 | $91,772 | — | 2024-06-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,267–$1,780‡ | $1,651‡ | $6,471 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,717–$20,867‡ | $3,593‡ | $91,772 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $91,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $89,334 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $35,502 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $13,291 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ni Tian worth?
Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ni Tian work is $2,724. The median Ni Tian painting sells for $3,134 across 30 lots. The median Ni Tian work on paper sells for $3,158 across 27 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ni Tian painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ni Tian painting is $3,134.
What is Ni Tian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ni Tian painting is $5,248.
What is the average price of a Ni Tian work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ni Tian work on paper is $3,158. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ni Tian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ni Tian work on paper is $91,772.
What is Ni Tian's auction record?
Ni Tian's auction record is $91,772, set in 2005.
See the full Ni Tian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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