> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tao-rong · updated 2026-11-01

# Tao Rong (1872–1927)

Tao Rong is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $820. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tao Rong sold in 2021 for $35,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tao Rong work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Rong work is $820.

The median Tao Rong painting sells for $3,802 across 5 lots.

The median Tao Rong work on paper sells for $2,714 across 4 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 | 5 | $3,802‡ | $6,518 | — | 2012-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,714‡ | $35,708 | — | 2021-04-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35,708 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,518 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,518 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,714‡ |

‡ 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 Tao Rong worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Rong work is $820. The median Tao Rong painting sells for $3,802 across 5 lots. The median Tao Rong work on paper sells for $2,714 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tao Rong's auction record?

Tao Rong's auction record is $35,708, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tao Rong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tao-rong (updated 2026-11-01).

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.