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# Wesley Tongson (1957–2012)

Wesley Tongson is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,677.

A work by Wesley Tongson sold in 2026 for $14,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wesley Tongson work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wesley Tongson work is $9,677.

The median Wesley Tongson work on paper sells for $10,414 across 24 lots.

The median Wesley Tongson painting sells for $6,444 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $6,444 | $6,444 | — | 2006-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $10,414 | $27,253 | — | 2026-08-04 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $5,307–$11,590 | $8,177 | $14,573 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $11,282–$20,849 | $15,925 | $27,253 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $27,253 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $20,936 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $6,444 |

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 Wesley Tongson worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wesley Tongson work is $9,677. The median Wesley Tongson work on paper sells for $10,414 across 24 lots. The median Wesley Tongson painting sells for $6,444 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Wesley Tongson work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wesley Tongson work on paper is $10,414.

### What is Wesley Tongson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wesley Tongson work on paper is $27,253.

### What is the average price of a medium Wesley Tongson work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wesley Tongson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wesley Tongson's auction record?

Wesley Tongson's auction record is $27,253, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.