Pan Tianshou (1897–1971)
What is Pan Tianshou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 504 auction results for Pan Tianshou at 39 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,372 including buyer’s premium (middle half $720–$58,837, n=34). The auction record is $7,429,261 for Jiang Tian Xin Ji (2011, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiang Tian Xin Ji, 1959年作 | 设色纸本 | $7,429,261 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | Eagle and Rock, 1962年作 | 设色纸本 | $3,794,786 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Scholar under Pine Tree, 1897 | Ink | $2,430,373 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Eagle, 1961 | Ink and color on paper | $2,418,189 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Bamboo Valley, 1897 | Ink | $2,322,463 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Hen on Rock, 1956 | Ink and color on paper | $1,848,768 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Bamboo Valley, 1897 | Ink | $1,494,102 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Fowl and Rocks, 1950 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,259,263 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | After Bada Shanren, 1961 | Ink and color on paper | $1,187,558 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | LODGE AMONG THE PINES, 1930 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $806,104 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 67 | $60,542 |
| Paintings | 21 | $20,504 |
| Other | 52 | $13,794 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $64,459 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $21,762 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $19,163 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 504 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Pan Tianshou is a Chinese artist with 704 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $58,975. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Pan Tianshou sold in 2026 for $1,187,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pan Tianshou on OpeningBid →What is a Pan Tianshou work worth?
Across 504 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Tianshou work is $58,975.
The median Pan Tianshou work on paper sells for $89,862 across 154 lots.
The median Pan Tianshou painting sells for $54,513 across 69 lots.
The median Pan Tianshou print sells for $269 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pan Tianshou work on papers typically sell for $20,480–$283,227 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Pan Tianshou work on papers typically sell for $25,293–$332,129 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $269†‡ | $707† | — | 2024-07-25 |
| Paintings | 75 | $54,513‡ | $7.4M | 92% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 182 | $89,862†‡ | $4M‡ | 84.6% | 2026-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $39,669 | $39,669 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 130 | $331,369†‡ | $7.4M | — | 2026-07-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pan Tianshou's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $269. Paintings (75 lots) median $54,513, record $7,429,261. A typical Pan Tianshou painting sells for around 203× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 130 lots) the median is $331,369.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,180–$159,679‡ | $57,805‡ | $262,317‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,114–$398,140‡ | $92,700‡ | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,504–$886,077‡ | $193,956‡ | $7.4M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $10,092–$97,148†‡ | $32,445†‡ | $401,231‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $20,480–$283,227‡ | $100,000‡ | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $25,293–$332,129‡ | $85,470‡ | $4M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $7.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $39,669 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $707† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $308‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pan Tianshou worth?
Across 504 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Tianshou work is $58,975. The median Pan Tianshou work on paper sells for $89,862 across 154 lots. The median Pan Tianshou painting sells for $54,513 across 69 lots. The median Pan Tianshou print sells for $269 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pan Tianshou work on papers typically sell for $20,480–$283,227 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Pan Tianshou work on papers typically sell for $25,293–$332,129 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Pan Tianshou work on paper?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pan Tianshou work on paper is $89,862. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Pan Tianshou's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pan Tianshou work on paper is $4,014,243. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Pan Tianshou painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pan Tianshou painting is $54,513. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pan Tianshou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pan Tianshou painting is $7,429,261.
What is the average price of a medium Pan Tianshou work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pan Tianshou work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $100,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Pan Tianshou work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pan Tianshou work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $85,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pan Tianshou's auction record?
Pan Tianshou's auction record is $7,429,261, set in 2011.
See the full Pan Tianshou record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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