Tian Hexian (1894–1952)
Tian Hexian is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $30,100. 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 Tian Hexian is recorded as sold in 2023 for $87,935; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Hexian work is $30,100.
The median Tian Hexian painting sells for $48,585 across 2 lots.
The median Tian Hexian work on paper sells for $1,312 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $48,585† | $91,182† | — | 2024-12-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,312 | $1,312 | — | 2009-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $259,218‡ | $449,686‡ | — | 2021-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $91,182† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,312 |
† 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 Tian Hexian worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Hexian work is $30,100. The median Tian Hexian painting sells for $48,585 across 2 lots. The median Tian Hexian work on paper sells for $1,312 across 1 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 Tian Hexian's auction record?
Tian Hexian's auction record is $449,686, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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