> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tian-shiguang · updated 2026-11-02

# Tian Shiguang (1916–1999)

## What is Tian Shiguang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 477 auction results for Tian Shiguang at 21 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,994 including buyer’s premium (middle half $499–$7,781, n=46). The auction record is $343,396 for Bird and Flower (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird and Flower, 1948 | Ink and color on paper | $343,396 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | White Plum and Many Sparrows | 设色绢本 | $217,558 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | 孔雀双栖, 20世纪50年代作 | 设色纸本 | $213,174 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | 喜报丰秋 | 设色纸本 | $174,646 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | 山鹊红叶图, 1985年作 | 设色纸本 | $154,760 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Peacock by Spring Blossoms | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $153,224 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Monkey and Red Leaves, 1982 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $105,502 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | 红叶双禽 | 设色纸本 | $97,982 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Bamboo, Sparrow and Kingfisher, 1986年作 | 设色纸本 | $96,054 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | 秋叶双雀 | 设色纸本 | $92,028 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 59 | $15,171 |
| Paintings | 41 | $4,767 |
| Other | 63 | $4,721 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $32,234 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $4,841 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,393 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 477 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tian Shiguang is a Chinese artist with 640 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,755. 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 Shiguang sold in 2026 for $18,679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tian Shiguang work worth?

Across 476 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Shiguang work is $11,755.

The median Tian Shiguang painting sells for $13,161 across 119 lots.

The median Tian Shiguang work on paper sells for $13,968 across 77 lots.

The median Tian Shiguang photograph sells for $4,928 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tian Shiguang paintings typically sell for $4,365–$31,816 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tian Shiguang work on papers typically sell for $1,892–$21,666 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 | 3 | $183 | $183 | 33.3% | 2013-09-08 |
| Paintings | 120 | $13,161†‡ | $239,688‡ | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $13,968‡ | $343,396 | 86.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Photography | 4 | $4,928‡ | $4,928‡ | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $153,224†‡ | $343,396 | — | 2023-02-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Tian Shiguang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $183 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (120 lots) median $13,161, record $239,688. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Tian Shiguang painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $153,224.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,733–$11,541‡ | $3,999‡ | $31,535‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $4,365–$31,816†‡ | $12,595†‡ | $96,054 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $62,949–$122,147‡ | $109,274‡ | $239,688‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,628–$13,788 | $5,573 | $22,707 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,892–$21,666‡ | $9,393‡ | $343,396 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $13,968–$38,919‡ | $18,835‡ | $59,820‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $343,396 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $239,688‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $169,642‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $153,224 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,928‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $183 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Tian Shiguang worth?

Across 476 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tian Shiguang work is $11,755. The median Tian Shiguang painting sells for $13,161 across 119 lots. The median Tian Shiguang work on paper sells for $13,968 across 77 lots. The median Tian Shiguang photograph sells for $4,928 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tian Shiguang paintings typically sell for $4,365–$31,816 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tian Shiguang work on papers typically sell for $1,892–$21,666 (the middle half of 42 sold 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 the average price of a Tian Shiguang painting?

Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tian Shiguang painting is $13,161. 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 Shiguang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tian Shiguang painting is $239,688. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Tian Shiguang work on paper?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tian Shiguang work on paper is $13,968. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tian Shiguang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tian Shiguang work on paper is $343,396.

### What is the average price of a medium Tian Shiguang painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tian Shiguang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Tian Shiguang work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tian Shiguang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tian Shiguang's auction record?

Tian Shiguang's auction record is $343,396, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.