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

# Tao

Tao is a Chinese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $939. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tao sold in 2024 for $16,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tao work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao work is $939.

The median Tao painting sells for $590 across 3 lots.

The median Tao work on paper sells for $3,187 across 2 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 | 3 | $590 | $992 | — | 2018-02-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,187 | $3,187 | — | 2021-09-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,187 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $992 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $187 |

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 worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao work is $939. The median Tao painting sells for $590 across 3 lots. The median Tao work on paper sells for $3,187 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tao's auction record?

Tao's auction record is $16,616, set in 2024.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tao-tao (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.