> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tang-yunyu · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Yunyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tang-yunyu (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.