Tay Chee Toh (b. 1941)
What is Tay Chee Toh’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Tay Chee Toh at 7 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$1,024, n=6). The auction record is $8,061 for Dayak Girl with Pipe (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayak Girl with Pipe, 1985 | Gouache | $8,061 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE, 1963 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $8,019 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | KELONG SCENE | Ink and gouache on paper | $7,217 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | A View of Singapore River, 1968 | Gouache | $6,449 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Young Woman | Ink | $3,226 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Two sisters, 1941 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,299 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Two sisters, 1941 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,299 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Together, 1968 | Watercolor on rice paper | $1,230 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2019 |
| 9 | Dayak Girl, Malaysia, late 1960s, 1941 | Ink and gouache on rice paper | $1,024 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Flowers for Beauty, Malaysia, 1968, 1941 | Ink and gouache on rice paper | $1,024 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,226 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,024 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,263 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Tay Chee Toh is a Singaporean artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,024. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tay Chee Toh is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,283; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tay Chee Toh on OpeningBid →What is a Tay Chee Toh work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tay Chee Toh work is $1,024.
The median Tay Chee Toh work on paper sells for $1,299 across 7 lots.
The median Tay Chee Toh painting sells for $4,750 across 4 lots.
The median Tay Chee Toh print sells for $632 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $632† | $887† | 80% | 2021-10-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,750‡ | $8,019 | 80% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,299 | $8,061 | 87.5% | 2025-11-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tay Chee Toh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $632 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,750, record $8,019. A typical Tay Chee Toh painting sells for around 7.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,076–$4,837 | $1,299 | $8,061 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,061 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,019 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,217 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,449 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $887† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $669† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tay Chee Toh worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tay Chee Toh work is $1,024. The median Tay Chee Toh work on paper sells for $1,299 across 7 lots. The median Tay Chee Toh painting sells for $4,750 across 4 lots. The median Tay Chee Toh print sells for $632 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tay Chee Toh's auction record?
Tay Chee Toh's auction record is $8,061, set in 2013.
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