Tong Zhongtao (b. 1939)
Tong Zhongtao is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,598. 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 Tong Zhongtao sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $19,711 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tong Zhongtao on OpeningBid →What is a Tong Zhongtao work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Zhongtao work is $4,598.
The median Tong Zhongtao painting sells for $3,626 across 6 lots.
The median Tong Zhongtao work on paper sells for $5,764 across 3 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 | 7 | $3,626‡ | $6,544‡ | 85.7% | 2016-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,764 | $45,761 | — | 2026-04-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $45,761 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,544‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,764 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $709‡ |
‡ 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 Zhongtao worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Zhongtao work is $4,598. The median Tong Zhongtao painting sells for $3,626 across 6 lots. The median Tong Zhongtao work on paper sells for $5,764 across 3 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 Tong Zhongtao's auction record?
Tong Zhongtao's auction record is $45,761, set in 2025.
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