> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-tao · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a Wang Tao work 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 $1,160 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 | $1,160 | $1,160 | — | 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 $1,160. 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $1,160 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Tao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-tao (updated 2026-11-03).

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.