T'ang Haywen (1927–1991)
What is T'ang Haywen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 434 auction results for T'ang Haywen at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,239–$3,028, n=56). The auction record is $345,528 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1978 | Oil paint | $345,528 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic, ink and watercolour on kyro card), 1971 | Watercolor | $206,286 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Soir - Evenfall, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $192,026 | Ader | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled (watercolor on Kyro Card), 1967 | Watercolor | $190,565 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled (watercolor on Kyro card), 1967-1968 | Watercolor | $175,471 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | PAYSAGE (BOIS DE BOULOGNE), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $145,055 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Summer Day in the Mountain (jour d'été dans la montagne), 1927 | Painting | $103,589 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (gouache and watercolour on Kyro), 1970 | Gouache | $80,612 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled (diptych, gouache and oil on Kyro card), 1974 | Oil paint | $60,942 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled (gouache and watercolour on Kyro card), 1972 | Gouache | $51,513 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $7,390 |
| Works on paper | 79 | $6,828 |
| Other | 268 | $2,363 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $10,571 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 211 | $2,051 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 434 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
T'ang Haywen is a Chinese artist with 514 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,157. 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 T'ang Haywen sold in 2026 for $13,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View T'ang Haywen on OpeningBid →What is a T'ang Haywen work worth?
Across 431 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T'ang Haywen work is $3,157.
The median T'ang Haywen work on paper sells for $3,023 across 264 lots.
The median T'ang Haywen painting sells for $10,887 across 40 lots.
The median T'ang Haywen photograph sells for $19,353 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) T'ang Haywen work on papers typically sell for $1,489–$3,723 (the middle half of 142 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) T'ang Haywen work on papers typically sell for $8,431–$16,995 (the middle half of 75 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 | 2 | $880 | $1,078 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Paintings | 48 | $10,887†‡ | $345,528 | 83.3% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 302 | $3,023†‡ | $206,286 | 87.4% | 2026-08-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $19,353 | $19,353 | 66.7% | 2015-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $56,228†‡ | $345,528 | — | 2019-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
T'ang Haywen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $880. Paintings (48 lots) median $10,887, record $345,528. A typical T'ang Haywen painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $56,228.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,778–$10,251†‡ | $4,543†‡ | $18,987‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $11,797–$93,139†‡ | $14,678†‡ | $345,528 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 142 | $1,489–$3,723†‡ | $2,226†‡ | $13,698 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $8,431–$16,995‡ | $11,797‡ | $206,286 |
† 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 | 2014 | $345,528 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $212,092† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $206,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $190,565 |
| Photography | 2015 | $19,353 |
| Photography | 2015 | $19,353 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $683 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a T'ang Haywen worth?
Across 431 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T'ang Haywen work is $3,157. The median T'ang Haywen work on paper sells for $3,023 across 264 lots. The median T'ang Haywen painting sells for $10,887 across 40 lots. The median T'ang Haywen photograph sells for $19,353 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) T'ang Haywen work on papers typically sell for $1,489–$3,723 (the middle half of 142 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) T'ang Haywen work on papers typically sell for $8,431–$16,995 (the middle half of 75 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 T'ang Haywen work on paper?
Based on 264 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a T'ang Haywen work on paper is $3,023. 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 T'ang Haywen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a T'ang Haywen work on paper is $206,286.
What is the average price of a T'ang Haywen painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a T'ang Haywen painting is $10,887. 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 T'ang Haywen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a T'ang Haywen painting is $345,528.
What is the average price of a small T'ang Haywen work on paper?
Based on 142 sold lots, the median auction price of a small T'ang Haywen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium T'ang Haywen work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium T'ang Haywen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is T'ang Haywen's auction record?
T'ang Haywen's auction record is $345,528, set in 2014.
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