Wei Tianlin (1898–1977)
Wei Tianlin is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $32,201. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wei Tianlin sold in 2021 for $32,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wei Tianlin on OpeningBid →What is a Wei Tianlin work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Tianlin work is $32,201.
The median Wei Tianlin painting sells for $34,345 across 12 lots.
The median Wei Tianlin work on paper sells for $38,659 across 2 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 | 13 | $34,345‡ | $167,385‡ | 92.3% | 2025-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $38,659‡ | $44,901‡ | — | 2021-11-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $31,985–$84,796‡ | $36,706‡ | $167,385‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,260–$92,166‡ | $8,260‡ | $92,166 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $167,385‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $92,166 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $44,901‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $32,418 |
‡ 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 Wei Tianlin worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Tianlin work is $32,201. The median Wei Tianlin painting sells for $34,345 across 12 lots. The median Wei Tianlin work on paper sells for $38,659 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wei Tianlin painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Tianlin painting is $34,345. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Tianlin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Tianlin painting is $167,385. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wei Tianlin's auction record?
Wei Tianlin's auction record is $171,151, set in 2007.
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