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

# Tang Ken (1876–1950)

Tang Ken is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,266. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tang Ken is recorded as sold in 2016 for $1,325; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tang Ken work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Ken work is $1,266.

The median Tang Ken work on paper sells for $1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2014-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,295‡ | $1,325‡ | 66.7% | 2016-12-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,325‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,266 |

‡ 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 Tang Ken worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Ken work is $1,266. The median Tang Ken work on paper sells for $1,295 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tang Ken's auction record?

Tang Ken's auction record is $1,325, set in 2016. 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, “Tang Ken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tang-ken (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.