> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-sanmu-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Deng Sanmu (1898–1963)

## What is Deng Sanmu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for Deng Sanmu at 15 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,586–$7,268, n=39). The auction record is $50,725 for 邓散木刻古兽钮寿山石自用闲章 (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 邓散木刻古兽钮寿山石自用闲章, 1949年作 | Shoushan stone | $50,725 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | 邓散木刻寿山石闲章, 1949年作 | Shoushan stone seal | $50,725 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Shoushan stone seal engraved by Deng Sanmu for Wang Nanting's private use, 1933年作 | Shoushan stone | $50,424 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 邓散木刻青田石自用闲章, 1928年作 | Qingtián stone seal | $47,555 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | 邓散木刻博古钮青田石孙煜峰自用闲章, 1940年作 | Qingtiian stone seal | $35,296 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | 邓散木刻寿山石自用两面印, 1938年作 | Shoushan stone | $34,874 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | 邓散木刻昌化石自用印 | Changhua stone seal | $31,703 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | 邓散木刻寿山芙蓉石闲章, 1963年作 | Shoushan 'Furong' stone seal | $28,533 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | 邓散木刻寿山石麒麟薄意闲章, 1938年作 | Shoushan stone | $26,948 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | 飒飒清风 行书黄庭坚诗, 1944年作 | Folding fan | $25,348 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 81 | $4,325 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,624 |
| Prints | 6 | $2,196 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $4,624 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $3,624 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deng Sanmu is a Chinese artist with 517 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,542. 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 Deng Sanmu sold in 2025 for $7,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deng Sanmu work worth?

Across 418 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Sanmu work is $3,542.

The median Deng Sanmu work on paper sells for $2,723 across 56 lots.

The median Deng Sanmu sculpture sells for $2,057 across 23 lots.

The median Deng Sanmu print sells for $1,952 across 12 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Deng Sanmu work on papers typically sell for $1,828–$6,888 (the middle half of 26 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 | 12 | $1,952‡ | $2,440 | — | 2026-05-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | — | — | — | 2021-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $2,723‡ | $15,767‡ | — | 2026-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $2,057‡ | $3,446 | 95.8% | 2025-12-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $41,426 | $50,725 | — | 2025-07-27 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $830–$3,357‡ | $1,977‡ | $4,749‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,831–$6,423‡ | $3,328‡ | $7,488 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $1,828–$6,888‡ | $3,149‡ | $31,734 |

‡ 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 | $31,734 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $15,767‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,440 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,440 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,057 |

‡ 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 Sanmu worth?

Across 418 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Sanmu work is $3,542. The median Deng Sanmu work on paper sells for $2,723 across 56 lots. The median Deng Sanmu sculpture sells for $2,057 across 23 lots. The median Deng Sanmu print sells for $1,952 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Deng Sanmu work on papers typically sell for $1,828–$6,888 (the middle half of 26 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 Deng Sanmu work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Sanmu work on paper is $2,723. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Sanmu work on paper is $15,767. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Deng Sanmu sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Sanmu sculpture is $2,057. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Sanmu's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Sanmu sculpture is $3,446.

### What is the average price of a Deng Sanmu print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Sanmu print is $1,952. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Deng Sanmu's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Sanmu print is $2,440.

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

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Deng Sanmu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Deng Sanmu's auction record is $50,725, set in 2024.

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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 Sanmu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-sanmu-2 (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.