Tian Han (1898–1968)
Tian Han is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,548. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tian Han sold in 2024 for $6,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tian Han on OpeningBid →What is a Tian Han work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Han work is $5,548.
The median Tian Han work on paper sells for $5,336 across 13 lots.
The median Tian Han painting sells for $2,447 across 1 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 | $2,447‡ | $2,447‡ | — | 2020-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $5,336‡ | $32,572‡ | 92.9% | 2026-09-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,462–$14,122‡ | $5,336‡ | $32,572‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $32,572‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $29,979‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,447‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tian Han worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Han work is $5,548. The median Tian Han work on paper sells for $5,336 across 13 lots. The median Tian Han painting sells for $2,447 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tian Han work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tian Han work on paper is $5,336. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tian Han's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tian Han work on paper is $32,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Tian Han's auction record?
Tian Han's auction record is $32,572, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tian Han record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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