> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-ding-shan · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Ding-shan (1896–1989)

Chen Ding-shan is a Chinese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $973. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Ding-shan is recorded as sold in 2019 for $2,618; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Ding-shan work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ding-shan work is $973.

The median Chen Ding-shan painting sells for $2,480 across 10 lots.

The median Chen Ding-shan work on paper sells for $827 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-01-24 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,480‡ | $44,438 | — | 2021-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $827‡ | $1,013 | — | 2016-07-31 |

‡ 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 | $652–$2,798‡ | $2,726‡ | $44,438 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $44,438 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,798‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $827‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Ding-shan worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ding-shan work is $973. The median Chen Ding-shan painting sells for $2,480 across 10 lots. The median Chen Ding-shan work on paper sells for $827 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Ding-shan's auction record?

Chen Ding-shan's auction record is $44,438, set in 2010.

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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, “Chen Ding-shan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-ding-shan (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.