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

# Ding Ling (1904–1986)

Ding Ling is a Chinese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,209. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ding Ling is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,420; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ding Ling work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Ling work is $4,209.

The median Ding Ling work on paper sells for $3,293 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,293 | $4,209 | — | 2025-03-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,209 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,376 |

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 Ding Ling worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Ling work is $4,209. The median Ding Ling work on paper sells for $3,293 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ding Ling's auction record?

Ding Ling's auction record is $22,422, set in 2025.

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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, “Ding Ling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ding-ling (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.