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

# Tan Sitong (1865–1898)

Tan Sitong is a Chinese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,770. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tan Sitong sold in 2025 for $4,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tan Sitong work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Sitong work is $3,770.

The median Tan Sitong work on paper sells for $3,770 across 4 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 | 4 | $3,770‡ | $5,088‡ | — | 2025-08-12 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,180‡ |

‡ 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 Sitong worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Sitong work is $3,770. The median Tan Sitong work on paper sells for $3,770 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Tan Sitong's auction record is $28,359, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Sitong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tan-sitong (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.