> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diao-deqian · updated 2026-11-01

# Diao Deqian (b. 1943)

Diao Deqian is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $78,506.

A work by Diao Deqian sold in 2016 for $78,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Diao Deqian work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diao Deqian work is $78,506.

The median Diao Deqian painting sells for $92,690 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $92,690 | $109,252 | — | 2015-10-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $109,252 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $109,252 |

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 Diao Deqian worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Diao Deqian work is $78,506. The median Diao Deqian painting sells for $92,690 across 4 lots.

### What is Diao Deqian's auction record?

Diao Deqian's auction record is $109,252, set in 2005.

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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, “Diao Deqian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/diao-deqian (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.