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

# Deng Shiru (1743–1805)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Deng Shiru at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,546–$48,434, n=13). The auction record is $196,139 for Calligraphy in Seal Script (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy in Seal Script, 1743 | Calligraphy albums | $196,139 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | 清乾隆四十五年（1780年） 邓石如刻酱油青田石印, 1780 | Soy sauce Qingtian stone print | $180,289 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2018 |
| 3 | Poems in Clerical Script Calligraphy, 1742 | Ink | $128,412 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Poem in Running Script, 1743 | Ink on paper, fan leaf, scroll | $118,198 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Poem in Running Script, 1879 | Ink on paper | $117,722 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | 隶书八言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $67,703 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Calligraphic Couplet in Seal Script, 1743 | Hanging scrolls | $63,993 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Calligraphy in Bronze Script, 1743 | Calligraphy in Bronze Script | $48,434 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Calligraphy in Seal Script, 1743 | Hanging scrolls | $48,386 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN ZHUANSHU | — | $40,231 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $20,312 |
| Other | 18 | $5,319 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $48,386 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $13,910 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $13,007 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deng Shiru is a Chinese artist with 199 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,757. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Deng Shiru sold in 2026 for $25,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deng Shiru work worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Shiru work is $4,757.

The median Deng Shiru work on paper sells for $5,318 across 46 lots.

The median Deng Shiru sculpture sells for $17,447 across 5 lots.

The median Deng Shiru print sells for $180,289 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Deng Shiru work on papers typically sell for $1,676–$45,959 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 2 | $180,289 | $180,289 | — | 2018-05-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $5,318‡ | $196,139 | 88.5% | 2025-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $17,447‡ | $48,434 | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $133,728‡ | $196,139 | — | 2025-10-28 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $3,220–$14,748‡ | $9,040‡ | $139,043‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $1,676–$45,959‡ | $5,059‡ | $128,412 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $196,139 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $180,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $139,043‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $48,434 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $26,879‡ |

‡ 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 Shiru worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deng Shiru work is $4,757. The median Deng Shiru work on paper sells for $5,318 across 46 lots. The median Deng Shiru sculpture sells for $17,447 across 5 lots. The median Deng Shiru print sells for $180,289 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Deng Shiru work on papers typically sell for $1,676–$45,959 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deng Shiru work on paper is $5,318. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deng Shiru work on paper is $196,139.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Deng Shiru work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,059, 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 Shiru work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Deng Shiru work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Deng Shiru's auction record is $196,139, set in 2025.

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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 Shiru auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deng-shiru (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.