Wang Tongyu (1856–1941)
Wang Tongyu is a Chinese artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,418. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Tongyu sold in 2025 for $20,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Tongyu on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Tongyu work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tongyu work is $1,418.
The median Wang Tongyu work on paper sells for $1,485 across 12 lots.
The median Wang Tongyu painting sells for $532 across 5 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 | 6 | $532‡ | $1,273 | 83.3% | 2016-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,485‡ | $6,201‡ | 92.3% | 2023-11-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,267–$2,154‡ | $1,891‡ | $6,201‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,201‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,094‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,273 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $532‡ |
‡ 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 Tongyu worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Tongyu work is $1,418. The median Wang Tongyu work on paper sells for $1,485 across 12 lots. The median Wang Tongyu painting sells for $532 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Tongyu work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Tongyu work on paper is $1,485. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Tongyu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Tongyu work on paper is $6,201. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wang Tongyu's auction record?
Wang Tongyu's auction record is $35,031, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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