Tang Yin (1470–1524)
What is Tang Yin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 496 auction results for Tang Yin at 46 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,596–$14,379, n=28). The auction record is $2,608,815 for Autumn Forest and Leisurely Interest (2016, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Forest and Leisurely Interest, 1507 | 设色纸本 | $2,608,815 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Jin Chang Song Bie Tu | 设色纸本 | $1,967,575 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | 游春图 | Hanging scroll | $1,650,377 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Meandering Pavilions and Towering Cliffs, 1759 | Burlap | $1,296,342 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | 观云 招辞书画卷 | 设色纸本 | $1,273,981 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Bishan Shiyi Tu | 设色绢本 | $1,040,858 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Appreciating the Moon under Wutong Tree, 1906 | Ink | $767,918 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Lotus, 1736 | Ink | $341,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | 春山结侣图 | 设色绢本 | $340,557 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Ink Plum Blossoms | Ink on paper | $300,824 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $9,111 |
| Other | 70 | $7,010 |
| Paintings | 20 | $4,083 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $12,933 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $4,937 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,041 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 496 results from 46 houses · How we compute these figures
Tang Yin is a Chinese artist with 659 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $9,057. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tang Yin sold in 2026 for $9,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tang Yin on OpeningBid →What is a Tang Yin work worth?
Across 494 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yin work is $9,057.
The median Tang Yin work on paper sells for $13,360 across 101 lots.
The median Tang Yin painting sells for $5,530 across 78 lots.
The median Tang Yin print sells for $427 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Yin work on papers typically sell for $2,589–$87,212 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Tang Yin work on papers typically sell for $3,411–$56,779 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $427‡ | $42,689‡ | 57.1% | 2025-04-07 |
| Paintings | 95 | $5,530†‡ | $2.6M | 82.1% | 2025-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 111 | $13,360†‡ | $14.1M‡ | 91% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,408† | $2,408† | — | 2025-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $340,557‡ | $14.1M‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tang Yin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $427 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (95 lots) median $5,530, record $2,608,815. A typical Tang Yin painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 47 lots) the median is $340,557.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,285–$14,361‡ | $5,078‡ | $2.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $866–$3,615†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $104,476‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,124–$11,674†‡ | $5,972†‡ | $455,356‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,884–$90,794†‡ | $35,531†‡ | $299,342‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $2,589–$87,212†‡ | $12,942†‡ | $14.1M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $3,411–$56,779†‡ | $11,022†‡ | $767,918 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $14.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $865,521‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $42,689‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,408† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $427‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Yin worth?
Across 494 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yin work is $9,057. The median Tang Yin work on paper sells for $13,360 across 101 lots. The median Tang Yin painting sells for $5,530 across 78 lots. The median Tang Yin print sells for $427 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tang Yin work on papers typically sell for $2,589–$87,212 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Tang Yin work on papers typically sell for $3,411–$56,779 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Tang Yin work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Yin work on paper is $13,360. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tang Yin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Yin work on paper is $14,137,621. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tang Yin painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Yin painting is $5,530. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tang Yin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Yin painting is $2,608,815.
What is the average price of a medium Tang Yin work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tang Yin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Tang Yin work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tang Yin work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tang Yin's auction record?
Tang Yin's auction record is $14,137,621, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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