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

# Tao Yun (1911–2004)

Tao Yun is a Chinese artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $167. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tao Yun sold in 2025 for $167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tao Yun work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Yun work is $167.

The median Tao Yun work on paper sells for $493 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $493 | $819 | — | 2025-07-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $819 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $167 |

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 Yun worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Yun work is $167. The median Tao Yun work on paper sells for $493 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Tao Yun's auction record is $819, 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 Yun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tao-yun (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.