> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tongzhi-emperor · updated 2026-11-01

# Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875)

Tongzhi Emperor is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $10,278. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tongzhi Emperor sold in 2018 for $38,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tongzhi Emperor work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tongzhi Emperor work is $10,278.

The median Tongzhi Emperor work on paper sells for $10,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $10,278‡ | $38,238 | — | 2021-07-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $38,238 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $12,817 |

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 Tongzhi Emperor worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tongzhi Emperor work is $10,278. The median Tongzhi Emperor work on paper sells for $10,278 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tongzhi Emperor's auction record?

Tongzhi Emperor's auction record is $38,238, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tongzhi Emperor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tongzhi-emperor (updated 2026-11-01).

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.