Walasse Ting (1929–2010)
What is Walasse Ting’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 980 auction results for Walasse Ting at 55 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,596 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,020–$6,552, n=76). The auction record is $2,040,000 for Do You Like My Soft Voice (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do You Like My Soft Voice, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $2,040,000 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | Raining Sunshine, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $1,140,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | I Have Honey in My Eyes, 1980 | Pastel | $900,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | I Love Summer Long, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $869,357 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | 10 Sisters, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $804,836 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $613,600 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | SPRING IN MY EYES, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $480,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Autumn Flowers, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $334,415 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Blue Horse Among The Petals | — | $289,034 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic on paper), 1928 | Acrylic paint | $288,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 223 | $24,661 |
| Works on paper | 154 | $11,281 |
| Other | 104 | $9,260 |
| Prints | 89 | $835 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 125 | $47,909 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 247 | $8,049 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $5,001 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 980 results from 55 houses · How we compute these figures
Walasse Ting is an American artist with 1,149 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $11,600. 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 Walasse Ting sold in 2026 for $21,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 971 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walasse Ting work is $11,600.
The median Walasse Ting painting sells for $31,645 across 422 lots.
The median Walasse Ting work on paper sells for $9,580 across 268 lots.
The median Walasse Ting print sells for $712 across 129 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Walasse Ting paintings typically sell for $12,884–$68,018 (the middle half of 189 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Walasse Ting paintings typically sell for $38,182–$154,429 (the middle half of 120 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 145 | $712†‡ | $128,556 | 89% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 485 | $31,645†‡ | $2M | 87% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 296 | $9,580†‡ | $900,000 | 90.5% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 95 | $157,339‡ | $2M | — | 2024-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Walasse Ting's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (145 lots) median $712 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (485 lots) median $31,645, record $2,040,000. A typical Walasse Ting painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 95 lots) the median is $157,339.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,079–$4,739‡ | $3,641‡ | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 100 | $394–$964†‡ | $609†‡ | $128,556 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,715–$2,709 | $2,263 | $5,418 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $3,717–$10,405†‡ | $7,572†‡ | $32,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 189 | $12,884–$68,018†‡ | $28,160†‡ | $480,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 120 | $38,182–$154,429†‡ | $72,287†‡ | $2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $3,012–$8,069†‡ | $4,998†‡ | $17,735 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $5,690–$21,886†‡ | $9,334†‡ | $240,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $22,037–$69,289‡ | $42,245‡ | $900,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.8M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $900,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $288,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $128,556 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $85,704 |
‡ 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 Walasse Ting worth?
Across 971 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walasse Ting work is $11,600. The median Walasse Ting painting sells for $31,645 across 422 lots. The median Walasse Ting work on paper sells for $9,580 across 268 lots. The median Walasse Ting print sells for $712 across 129 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walasse Ting paintings typically sell for $12,884–$68,018 (the middle half of 189 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Walasse Ting paintings typically sell for $38,182–$154,429 (the middle half of 120 sold 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 the average price of a Walasse Ting painting?
Based on 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walasse Ting painting is $31,645. 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 Walasse Ting's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walasse Ting painting is $2,040,000.
What is the average price of a Walasse Ting work on paper?
Based on 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walasse Ting work on paper is $9,580. 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 Walasse Ting's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walasse Ting work on paper is $900,000.
What is the average price of a Walasse Ting print?
Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walasse Ting print is $712. 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 Walasse Ting's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Walasse Ting print is $128,556.
What is the average price of a medium Walasse Ting painting?
Based on 189 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walasse Ting painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a large Walasse Ting painting?
Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Walasse Ting painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $72,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Walasse Ting's auction record?
Walasse Ting's auction record is $2,040,000, set in 2016.
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