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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,896 | $5,415 | 85.7% | 2022-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,814‡ | $30,739 | — | 2023-04-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,739 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,415 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,896 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,461‡ |

‡ 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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.