Tan Yuese (1891–1976)
Tan Yuese is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,806. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tan Yuese sold in 2026 for $5,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tan Yuese on OpeningBid →What is a Tan Yuese work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Yuese work is $4,806.
The median Tan Yuese work on paper sells for $4,261 across 11 lots.
The median Tan Yuese sculpture sells for $4,187 across 3 lots.
The median Tan Yuese painting sells for $2,327 across 2 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 | 2 | $2,327‡ | $2,327‡ | — | 2023-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $4,261‡ | $16,339 | 91.7% | 2026-07-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,187 | $6,474 | — | 2024-12-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,431 | $4,431 | — | 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) | 5 | $3,716–$5,478‡ | $5,429‡ | $11,023‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $331–$4,806‡ | $331‡ | $16,339 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $16,339 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,023‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,474 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,431 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,327‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,900 |
‡ 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 Tan Yuese worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tan Yuese work is $4,806. The median Tan Yuese work on paper sells for $4,261 across 11 lots. The median Tan Yuese sculpture sells for $4,187 across 3 lots. The median Tan Yuese painting sells for $2,327 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tan Yuese work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tan Yuese work on paper is $4,261. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tan Yuese's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tan Yuese work on paper is $16,339.
What is Tan Yuese's auction record?
Tan Yuese's auction record is $57,325, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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