Tao Lengyue (1895–1985)
Tao Lengyue is a Chinese artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $30,310. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tao Lengyue sold in 2025 for $32,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Lengyue work is $30,310.
The median Tao Lengyue work on paper sells for $30,319 across 59 lots.
The median Tao Lengyue painting sells for $45,130 across 15 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 | 16 | $45,130‡ | $469,352 | 93.8% | 2022-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $30,319‡ | $360,568 | 84.3% | 2025-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $182,986 | $469,352 | — | 2025-04-09 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $4,269–$36,409‡ | $17,943‡ | $80,156 |
‡ 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 | $469,352 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $360,568 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $214,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $196,319 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tao Lengyue worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Lengyue work is $30,310. The median Tao Lengyue work on paper sells for $30,319 across 59 lots. The median Tao Lengyue painting sells for $45,130 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tao Lengyue work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tao Lengyue work on paper is $30,319. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tao Lengyue's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tao Lengyue work on paper is $360,568.
What is the average price of a Tao Lengyue painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tao Lengyue painting is $45,130. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tao Lengyue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tao Lengyue painting is $469,352.
What is the average price of a medium Tao Lengyue work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tao Lengyue work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tao Lengyue's auction record?
Tao Lengyue's auction record is $469,352, set in 2014.
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