> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tan-boyu · updated 2026-11-01

# Tan Boyu (1900–1982)

Tan Boyu is a Chinese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $711. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tan Boyu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,574; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tan Boyu work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Boyu work is $711.

The median Tan Boyu work on paper sells for $564 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $564‡ | $1,701 | — | 2019-11-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,701 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $906‡ |

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

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 Tan Boyu worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Boyu work is $711. The median Tan Boyu work on paper sells for $564 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tan Boyu's auction record?

Tan Boyu's auction record is $1,701, set in 2013.

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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, “Tan Boyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tan-boyu (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.