Tu Hongtao (b. 1976)
Tu Hongtao is a Chinese artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $39,775. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tu Hongtao is recorded as sold in 2025 for $57,492; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tu Hongtao on OpeningBid →What is a Tu Hongtao work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tu Hongtao work is $39,775.
The median Tu Hongtao painting sells for $39,500 across 45 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Tu Hongtao paintings typically sell for $24,623–$63,832 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $39,500‡ | $2.5M | 86.5% | 2025-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $365,800‡ | $2.5M | — | 2025-04-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,686–$17,337‡ | $11,255‡ | $65,530‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $24,623–$63,832‡ | $41,038‡ | $2.5M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.7M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tu Hongtao worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tu Hongtao work is $39,775. The median Tu Hongtao painting sells for $39,500 across 45 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tu Hongtao paintings typically sell for $24,623–$63,832 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tu Hongtao painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tu Hongtao painting is $39,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tu Hongtao's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tu Hongtao painting is $2,491,641.
What is the average price of a large Tu Hongtao painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tu Hongtao painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $41,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tu Hongtao's auction record?
Tu Hongtao's auction record is $2,491,641, set in 2014.
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