Tang Yunyu (1906–1992)
Tang Yunyu is a Chinese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tang Yunyu sold in 2025 for $11,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tang Yunyu on OpeningBid →What is a Tang Yunyu work worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yunyu work is $700.
The median Tang Yunyu painting sells for $524 across 16 lots.
The median Tang Yunyu work on paper sells for $231 across 8 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 | 19 | $524‡ | $17,739 | 84.2% | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $231‡ | $5,683 | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,858‡ | $101,755‡ | — | 2024-04-07 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $350–$962‡ | $524‡ | $17,739 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $17,739 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,195 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,683 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $321‡ |
‡ 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 Yunyu worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tang Yunyu work is $700. The median Tang Yunyu painting sells for $524 across 16 lots. The median Tang Yunyu work on paper sells for $231 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tang Yunyu painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tang Yunyu painting is $524. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Yunyu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tang Yunyu painting is $17,739.
What is the average price of a small Tang Yunyu painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tang Yunyu painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tang Yunyu's auction record?
Tang Yunyu's auction record is $101,755, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tang Yunyu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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