Weng Tonghe (1830–1904)
What is Weng Tonghe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 464 auction results for Weng Tonghe at 24 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,120 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,798–$8,960, n=25). The auction record is $210,081 for Rubbing of a bronze bell with inscriptions by Weng Tonghe and others (2018, Beijing Council). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubbing of a bronze bell with inscriptions by Weng Tonghe and others | Handscroll rubbing | $210,081 | Beijing Council | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | 翁同龢 隶书六言巨联 对联 | Couplet | $88,272 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Quiet Dwelling in Winter, 1901 | Ink on paper | $62,215 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Buddha | Ink on paper | $58,067 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | 隶书 四屏 | 水墨纸本 | $54,462 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | 行书七言诗, 1893年作 | 水墨纸本 | $50,692 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu | Ink on gold-flecked paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $38,955 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Letters | Ink on paper | $35,359 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2011 |
| 9 | Mountain Pavilion, 1884 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, hanging scroll | $32,515 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Lin Yan Zhenqing Mingyuan Tie, 1889年作 | 水墨纸本 | $29,525 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 41 | $6,028 |
| Other | 65 | $4,921 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $7,345 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $4,967 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,082 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 464 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Weng Tonghe is a Chinese artist with 624 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,207. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Weng Tonghe sold in 2026 for $8,486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weng Tonghe work is $5,207.
The median Weng Tonghe work on paper sells for $7,088 across 191 lots.
The median Weng Tonghe painting sells for $1,627 across 10 lots.
The median Weng Tonghe print sells for $1,271 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Weng Tonghe work on papers typically sell for $2,634–$23,489 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Weng Tonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,841–$20,965 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,271‡ | $1,589 | 75% | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,627‡ | $12,368 | 90.9% | 2026-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 194 | $7,088‡ | $190,415‡ | — | 2026-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $74,799‡ | $210,081 | — | 2025-07-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Weng Tonghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,271 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,627, record $12,368. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $74,799.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,798–$11,603‡ | $5,574‡ | $162,287‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,841–$20,965‡ | $5,922‡ | $66,270 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 95 | $2,634–$23,489‡ | $7,784‡ | $190,415‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $190,415‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $173,186‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,368 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,589 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,271 |
‡ 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 Weng Tonghe worth?
Across 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weng Tonghe work is $5,207. The median Weng Tonghe work on paper sells for $7,088 across 191 lots. The median Weng Tonghe painting sells for $1,627 across 10 lots. The median Weng Tonghe print sells for $1,271 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Weng Tonghe work on papers typically sell for $2,634–$23,489 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Weng Tonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,841–$20,965 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Weng Tonghe work on paper?
Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Weng Tonghe work on paper is $7,088. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Weng Tonghe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Weng Tonghe work on paper is $190,415. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Weng Tonghe painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Weng Tonghe painting is $1,627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Weng Tonghe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Weng Tonghe painting is $12,368.
What is the average price of a large Weng Tonghe work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Weng Tonghe work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Weng Tonghe work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Weng Tonghe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Weng Tonghe's auction record?
Weng Tonghe's auction record is $210,081, set in 2018.
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