Tang Wenxuan (1925–2009)
Tang Wenxuan is an artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,455. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tang Wenxuan sold in 2025 for $3,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tang Wenxuan on OpeningBid →What is a Tang Wenxuan work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Wenxuan work is $2,455.
The median Tang Wenxuan work on paper sells for $2,342 across 10 lots.
The median Tang Wenxuan painting sells for $5,847 across 6 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 | 6 | $5,847‡ | $55,617‡ | — | 2015-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,342‡ | $24,393‡ | — | 2023-11-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,688–$5,908‡ | $5,786‡ | $18,018‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,205–$4,462‡ | $2,086‡ | $10,141‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $55,617‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $24,393‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $18,018‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $10,141‡ |
‡ 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 Wenxuan worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Wenxuan work is $2,455. The median Tang Wenxuan work on paper sells for $2,342 across 10 lots. The median Tang Wenxuan painting sells for $5,847 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Wenxuan's auction record?
Tang Wenxuan's auction record is $55,617, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tang Wenxuan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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