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# Ding Yanyong (1902–1978)

## What is Ding Yanyong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Ding Yanyong at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,613 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,493–$6,355, n=14). The auction record is $178,887 for Fish and Frogs (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish and Frogs, 1965 | Oil on board | $178,887 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Red Lady | Oil on canvas | $131,892 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Flowers in Vase, 1973 | Scroll, mounted and framed, watercolour on paper | $64,768 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Geese on Rock, 1976 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $30,257 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Morning Glories, Fish, Butterflies, and Praying Mantis, 1976 | — | $28,891 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | ARHAT | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $17,728 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Journey to the West, 1977 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $17,649 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Standing Bird | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $16,050 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 9 | Kapok Tree, 1976 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $15,248 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 10 | Family, 1976 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $14,445 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 30 | $6,434 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $14,445 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $6,626 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,638 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ding Yanyong is a Chinese artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,538.

A work by Ding Yanyong sold in 2026 for $7,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ding Yanyong works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ding Yanyong work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Yanyong work is $6,538.

The median Ding Yanyong work on paper sells for $6,526 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $6,526 | $64,768 | 75% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $131,892 | $178,887 | — | 2026-08-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $64,768 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,832 |

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 Yanyong worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Yanyong work is $6,538. The median Ding Yanyong work on paper sells for $6,526 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ding Yanyong work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ding Yanyong work on paper is $6,526.

### What is Ding Yanyong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ding Yanyong work on paper is $64,768.

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

Ding Yanyong's auction record is $178,887, set in 2007.

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