Tong Danian (1874–1954)
What is Tong Danian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for Tong Danian at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,490 including buyer’s premium (middle half $808–$3,250, n=22). The auction record is $141,815 for 童大年刻、林清卿作田黄石山水薄意闲章 (2015, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 童大年刻寿山石任政自用闲章, 1944年作 | Shoushan stone seal | $10,175 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | 童大年刻昌化鸡血石陈汉第自用印, 1919年作 | Changhua bloodstone seal | $9,305 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | 蔬果图 | 设色纸本 | $8,133 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 4 | 篆书节临周昌鼎文 | 水墨纸本 | $6,436 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | 童大年刻寿山石闲章, 1914年作 | Shoushan stone | $5,988 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | TWO INSCRIBED SOAPSTONE SEALS | Broccatello | $5,616 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | A SHOUSHAN STONE 'BRIDGE' SEAL ENGRAVED BY TONG DANIAN FOR LIU BINGZHAO'S PRIVATE USE, 1909年作 | Shoushan stone | $5,548 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Calligraphy Couplet in Lishu, 1945 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $4,837 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 童大年刻、林清卿作田黄石山水薄意闲章 | Tianhuang stone seal engraved by Tong Danian and made by Lin Qingqing | $141,815 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | 童大年等刻田黄石等薄意随形章五方, 1921年作 | Five lightly carved seals engraved by Tong Danian, et al. in field yellow stone (tianhuang) | $16,411 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 38 | $2,407 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,152 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,586 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Tong Danian is a Chinese artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,107. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tong Danian sold in 2026 for $3,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tong Danian on OpeningBid →What is a Tong Danian work worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Danian work is $2,107.
The median Tong Danian work on paper sells for $896 across 18 lots.
The median Tong Danian sculpture sells for $8,918 across 8 lots.
The median Tong Danian print sells for $1,266 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,266 | $1,582 | — | 2024-12-06 |
| Paintings | 5 | — | — | 80% | 2021-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $896‡ | $12,455‡ | 94.7% | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $8,918‡ | $16,411 | — | 2025-12-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $23,640‡ | $141,815 | — | 2025-12-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $652–$5,133‡ | $1,148‡ | $12,455‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $16,411 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $12,455‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,436 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,582 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,424‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $950 |
‡ 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 Tong Danian worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Danian work is $2,107. The median Tong Danian work on paper sells for $896 across 18 lots. The median Tong Danian sculpture sells for $8,918 across 8 lots. The median Tong Danian print sells for $1,266 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tong Danian work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tong Danian work on paper is $896. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tong Danian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tong Danian work on paper is $12,455. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Tong Danian's auction record?
Tong Danian's auction record is $141,815, set in 2015.
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