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# Deng Fen

Deng Fen is a Chinese artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,646. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Deng Fen sold in 2026 for $13,073, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deng Fen work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Fen work is $8,646.

The median Deng Fen work on paper sells for $25,682 across 32 lots.

The median Deng Fen painting sells for $12,079 across 25 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 | — | — | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Paintings | 26 | $12,079‡ | $71,842‡ | 96.2% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $25,682‡ | $268,002 | 94.1% | 2026-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $141,255 | $268,002 | — | 2021-10-11 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $5,906–$25,431‡ | $13,073‡ | $71,842‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,405–$16,970‡ | $7,039‡ | $35,955 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $11,408–$103,343‡ | $44,136‡ | $268,002 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $268,002 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $152,953 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $71,842‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $52,293 |

‡ 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 Fen worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Fen work is $8,646. The median Deng Fen work on paper sells for $25,682 across 32 lots. The median Deng Fen painting sells for $12,079 across 25 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Deng Fen work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Fen work on paper is $25,682. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Fen work on paper is $268,002.

### What is the average price of a Deng Fen painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Fen painting is $12,079. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Fen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Fen painting is $71,842. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Deng Fen painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Deng Fen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,073, 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 Fen work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Deng Fen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Fen's auction record?

Deng Fen's auction record is $268,002, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Deng Fen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-fen-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.