> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-erya · updated 2026-11-02

# Deng Er'ya (1884–1954)

## What is Deng Er'ya’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Deng Er'ya at 14 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,673–$8,622, n=44). The auction record is $61,168 for CALLIGRAPHY IN ZHUANSHU (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALLIGRAPHY IN ZHUANSHU | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed | $61,168 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Ding Lan | 设色纸本 | $31,486 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2015 |
| 3 | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $29,032 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN ZHUANSHU | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $27,365 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | 花好月圆人寿 | Carved Qingtian stone | $21,605 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | A small Junyao blue-glazed ink palette, Song dynasty, with zitan box, signed Deng Er'ya | 宋 鈞窰天藍釉筆掭 配鄧爾雅銘紫檀蓋盒, Song dynasty | Zitan | $19,514 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $19,341 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Calligraphy in Kaishu | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $19,341 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | 邓尔雅刻寿山杜陵石古兽钮闲章 | Shoushan 'Duling' stone | $19,253 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | 篆书“海绡楼” 镜心 | Mirror core | $19,003 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $9,837 |
| Other | 63 | $6,782 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $10,433 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $7,701 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,520 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deng Er'ya is a Chinese artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,691. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Deng Er'ya sold in 2026 for $8,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deng Er'ya work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Er'ya work is $7,691.

The median Deng Er'ya work on paper sells for $9,837 across 38 lots.

The median Deng Er'ya sculpture sells for $8,482 across 9 lots.

The median Deng Er'ya print sells for $12,853 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 | 4 | $12,853 | $13,487 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $9,837‡ | $61,168 | 90.5% | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $8,482 | $21,605 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $30,259‡ | $61,168 | — | 2025-06-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,565–$11,747‡ | $10,048‡ | $33,918‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $6,596–$12,258‡ | $9,172‡ | $19,915 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $61,168 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $33,918‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,487 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,011 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $11,203 |

‡ 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 Deng Er'ya worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Er'ya work is $7,691. The median Deng Er'ya work on paper sells for $9,837 across 38 lots. The median Deng Er'ya sculpture sells for $8,482 across 9 lots. The median Deng Er'ya print sells for $12,853 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Deng Er'ya work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Er'ya work on paper is $9,837. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Er'ya's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Er'ya work on paper is $61,168.

### What is the average price of a large Deng Er'ya work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Deng Er'ya work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,172, 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 Deng Er'ya work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Deng Er'ya work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Er'ya's auction record?

Deng Er'ya's auction record is $61,168, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Deng Er'ya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-erya (updated 2026-11-02).

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.