Wang Tao (1828–1897)
Wang Tao is a Chinese artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $8,034. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Tao is recorded as sold in 2015 for $9,166; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tao work is $8,034.
The median Wang Tao painting sells for $9,246 across 16 lots.
The median Wang Tao work on paper sells for $3,287 across 2 lots.
The median Wang Tao print sells for $1,153 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,153‡ | $1,153‡ | — | 2023-02-23 |
| Paintings | 18 | $9,246‡ | $64,619 | 88.9% | 2023-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,287 | $3,330 | 50% | 2023-10-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Tao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,153. Paintings (18 lots) median $9,246, record $64,619. A typical Wang Tao painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,670–$14,733‡ | $9,246‡ | $33,701‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,071–$22,732‡ | $10,652‡ | $64,619 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $64,619 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $33,701‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,330 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,243 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,160 |
‡ 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 Wang Tao worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tao work is $8,034. The median Wang Tao painting sells for $9,246 across 16 lots. The median Wang Tao work on paper sells for $3,287 across 2 lots. The median Wang Tao print sells for $1,153 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Tao painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Tao painting is $9,246. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Tao's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Tao painting is $64,619.
What is Wang Tao's auction record?
Wang Tao's auction record is $71,487, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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