Tang Di (1294–1362)
What is Tang Di’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 159 auction results for Tang Di at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $702–$2,203, n=11). The auction record is $589,614 for Han Lin Tu (2010, 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 | Han Lin Tu, 1342年作 | 水墨纸本 | $589,614 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Scholar in Winter Forest | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $324,329 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Clerical Script, 1941 | Ink on paper | $53,600 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | TANG DI (1878-1948), 1941 | Ink on paper | $49,134 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | Pine Tree Hanging scroll, 1942 | Ink on paper | $33,500 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | Summer Retreat, jiyou year | Ink | $32,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | 汤涤 扇面 （六帧） 镜心 | 扇面 （六帧） 镜心 | $6,452 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2013 |
| 8 | Landscape; Plum Blossoms, 1939 | Ink on paper, set of two albums, each with 11 leaves | $5,098 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Songshan Youju | 水墨纸本 | $4,688 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 10 | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Clerical Script, 1878 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on paper | $4,515 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $3,259 |
| Other | 16 | $1,984 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,046 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,677 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 159 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Tang Di is a Chinese artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,318. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tang Di sold in 2026 for $5,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Tang Di record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Tang Di on OpeningBid →What is a Tang Di work worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Di work is $2,318.
The median Tang Di work on paper sells for $2,755 across 56 lots.
The median Tang Di painting sells for $1,363 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Di work on papers typically sell for $1,449–$33,500 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2003-01-11 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,363‡ | $6,452 | 90.9% | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $2,755‡ | $1.1M‡ | 93.3% | 2026-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $456,971‡ | $1.1M‡ | — | 2024-04-07 |
‡ 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) | 21 | $1,449–$33,500‡ | $2,587‡ | $1.1M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $2,227–$6,507‡ | $3,348‡ | $32,500 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $1.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $589,614 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,452 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,363 |
‡ 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 Tang Di worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Di work is $2,318. The median Tang Di work on paper sells for $2,755 across 56 lots. The median Tang Di painting sells for $1,363 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Di work on papers typically sell for $1,449–$33,500 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tang Di work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Di work on paper is $2,755. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Di's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Di work on paper is $1,107,430. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tang Di painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Di painting is $1,363. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Di's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Di painting is $6,452.
What is the average price of a medium Tang Di work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tang Di work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,587, 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 Tang Di work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tang Di work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Di's auction record?
Tang Di's auction record is $1,107,430, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tang Di record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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