> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-tongren · updated 2026-11-01

# Wang Tongren (b. 1937)

Wang Tongren is a Chinese artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $933. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Tongren sold in 2024 for $1,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Tongren work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tongren work is $933.

The median Wang Tongren work on paper sells for $748 across 2 lots.

The median Wang Tongren painting sells for $188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $188‡ | $188‡ | — | 2014-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $748‡ | $933‡ | 66.7% | 2014-10-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $933‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $564 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $188‡ |

‡ 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 Tongren worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tongren work is $933. The median Wang Tongren work on paper sells for $748 across 2 lots. The median Wang Tongren painting sells for $188 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Tongren's auction record?

Wang Tongren's auction record is $4,128, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Tongren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-tongren (updated 2026-11-01).

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.