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# Tang Yifen (1778–1853)

## What is Tang Yifen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Tang Yifen at 15 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $817–$3,192, n=12). The auction record is $67,703 for Taihe Dongtian Shi Tu (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taihe Dongtian Shi Tu, 1830年作 | 水墨纸本 | $67,703 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Studio by West Lake, 1778 | Ink | $67,416 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | The Thatched Hut, 1829 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $51,823 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Resonance of the Qin in Autumn Woods, 1831 | Ink and color on paper | $39,915 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | 梅花书屋图卷 | Handscroll | $37,443 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Running Script 行書自作詩贈肇甫先生 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $25,886 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Zhongshan Jiyin Tu | Handscroll | $25,797 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Landscape after Old Masters, 1778 | Ink | $19,262 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1778 | Ink | $17,695 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Qin Yin Yuan Tu | 设色纸本 | $14,465 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 23 | $6,253 |
| Other | 27 | $3,631 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,160 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,353 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,034 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tang Yifen is a Chinese artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,328. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tang Yifen is recorded as sold in 2025 for $16,426; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tang Yifen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tang Yifen work worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yifen work is $4,328.

The median Tang Yifen work on paper sells for $4,815 across 63 lots.

The median Tang Yifen painting sells for $1,296 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Yifen work on papers typically sell for $1,628–$5,454 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,296‡ | $8,777 | — | 2025-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $4,815‡ | $67,703 | 91.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $56,468‡ | $253,339‡ | — | 2022-05-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,636–$34,623‡ | $8,994‡ | $67,703 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,628–$5,454‡ | $3,021‡ | $67,416 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,969–$15,518‡ | $7,767‡ | $56,468‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $67,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $67,416 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,777 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,764 |

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 Yifen worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yifen work is $4,328. The median Tang Yifen work on paper sells for $4,815 across 63 lots. The median Tang Yifen painting sells for $1,296 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Yifen work on papers typically sell for $1,628–$5,454 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tang Yifen work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Yifen work on paper is $4,815. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tang Yifen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Yifen work on paper is $67,703.

### What is the average price of a Tang Yifen painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Yifen painting is $1,296. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tang Yifen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Yifen painting is $8,777.

### What is the average price of a medium Tang Yifen work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tang Yifen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,021, 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 Yifen work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tang Yifen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,767, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Tang Yifen's auction record is $253,339, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tang Yifen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tang-yifen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.