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Tang Shishu (b. 1831)

Tang Shishu is a Chinese artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,333. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tang Shishu sold in 2024 for $8,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Tang Shishu work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Shishu work is $2,333.

The median Tang Shishu painting sells for $3,896 across 6 lots.

The median Tang Shishu work on paper sells for $1,814 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings7$3,896$5,41585.7%2022-06-19
Works on Paper7$1,814‡$30,739—2023-04-06
Photography1———2014-04-20
Masterpieces (top of market)3$23,808‡$30,739—2023-04-06

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2023$30,739
Paintings2014$5,415
Paintings2011$3,896
Works on Paper2010$2,461‡

‡ 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 Shishu worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Shishu work is $2,333. The median Tang Shishu painting sells for $3,896 across 6 lots. The median Tang Shishu work on paper sells for $1,814 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Tang Shishu's auction record?

Tang Shishu's auction record is $30,739, set in 2023.

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