Thangka
What is Thangka’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Thangka at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $110 including buyer’s premium (middle half $73–$184, n=8). The auction record is $258 for THANGKA (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THANGKA, 20th Century | Tibet, 20th Century | $258 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | THANGKA, 20th Century | Tibet, 20th Century | $184 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | THANGKA, 20th Century | Tibet, 20th Century | $184 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | THANGKA, 20th Century | Tibet, 20th Century | $147 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled | Tibet, 20th century | $73 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled | Tibet, 20th century | $73 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled | Tibet, 20th century | $73 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | Tibet, 20th century | $73 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $110 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Thangka is an artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $394. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thangka sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $496 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thangka on OpeningBid →What is a Thangka work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thangka work is $394.
The median Thangka work on paper sells for $878 across 17 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 28 | $878† | $6,752† | 60.7% | 2025-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $360–$1,273† | $551† | $5,469† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,752† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,469† |
† 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 Thangka worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thangka work is $394. The median Thangka work on paper sells for $878 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Thangka work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thangka work on paper is $878. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thangka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thangka work on paper is $6,752. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,752 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Thangka work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thangka work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thangka's auction record?
Thangka's auction record is $6,752, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,752 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Thangka record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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