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

# Tung Chiao (b. 1942)

## What is Tung Chiao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Tung Chiao at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,719–$7,344, n=9). The auction record is $32,515 for LITERATI (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LITERATI | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed | $32,515 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Aphorism by Hong Yi, 2026 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, unmounted, unframed | $31,046 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | The Joy of Reading, 2020 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed | $30,839 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu, 2021 | Ink on paper, unmounted, unframed, 2021 | $15,358 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu II 行書梁任公贈胡適之集宋詞聯, 2021 | Ink on gold-flecked paper | $13,763 | Sotheby's | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Poems on Plum Blossoms, 2020 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, set of two, framed | $13,006 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu, 2022 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, unmounted, set of two, 2022 | $12,142 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Writings on views in ink and colours with a seal rubbing | Ink on paper, unmounted, with a seal | $11,333 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Calligraphy Couplet | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed, 2024 | $10,564 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Calligraphy in Xingshu | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed | $10,564 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 29 | $7,705 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $7,916 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,901 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tung Chiao is a Chinese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,070. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tung Chiao sold in 2026 for $31,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tung Chiao work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tung Chiao work is $7,070.

The median Tung Chiao work on paper sells for $7,344 across 35 lots.

The median Tung Chiao painting sells for $18,279 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tung Chiao work on papers typically sell for $6,178–$10,564 (the middle half of 24 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 | 4 | $18,279‡ | $32,515 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $7,344‡ | $31,046 | 94.6% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,046 | $32,515 | — | 2026-06-16 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,129–$8,698‡ | $6,476‡ | $13,006 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $6,178–$10,564‡ | $7,705‡ | $31,046 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $32,515 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $31,046 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $30,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $15,358 |

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 Tung Chiao worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tung Chiao work is $7,070. The median Tung Chiao work on paper sells for $7,344 across 35 lots. The median Tung Chiao painting sells for $18,279 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tung Chiao work on papers typically sell for $6,178–$10,564 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tung Chiao work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tung Chiao work on paper is $7,344. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tung Chiao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tung Chiao work on paper is $31,046.

### What is the average price of a medium Tung Chiao work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tung Chiao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Tung Chiao work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tung Chiao work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tung Chiao's auction record?

Tung Chiao's auction record is $32,515, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tung Chiao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tung-chiao (updated 2026-11-02).

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.