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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wei Tianlin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wei-tianlin (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.