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

# Ding Yi (b. 1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Ding Yi at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,275 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,380–$101,264, n=10). The auction record is $5,025,858 for Appearance of the Crosses Series (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance of the Crosses Series, 1999 | Oil on fabric, triptych | $5,025,858 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Manifestation of Crosses 92-2, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,921,511 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Appearance of Crosses 99-15, 1999 | Acrylic on tartan | $2,087,591 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Appearance of the crosses, 2001 | Acrylic on tartan | $1,943,961 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | 十示之六, 2005年作 | 苏格兰格子布上丙烯 | $1,261,378 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Appearance of Crosses Series: 2006-B23, 2006 | Mixed media on paper | $480,177 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Appearance of Crosses, 2002 | Acrylic on tartan | $307,391 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Appearance of Crosses 92-8, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $275,669 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | 十示 96-10, 1996年作 | 布面 油画 | $271,948 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Appearance of Crosses 93-3, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $244,896 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $161,280 |
| Other | 13 | $77,980 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $34,752 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $244,896 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $21,032 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ding Yi is a Chinese artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $111,834. 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 Ding Yi sold in 2026 for $114,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ding Yi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ding Yi work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Yi work is $111,834.

The median Ding Yi painting sells for $189,011 across 26 lots.

The median Ding Yi work on paper sells for $9,881 across 7 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 27 | $189,011‡ | $3.9M | 96.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $9,881‡ | $480,177 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $265,977‡ | $5M | — | 2026-09-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,535–$121,309‡ | $30,535‡ | $680,465 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $149,654–$328,402‡ | $255,436‡ | $3.9M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3.9M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $480,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $62,475 |

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 Yi worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Yi work is $111,834. The median Ding Yi painting sells for $189,011 across 26 lots. The median Ding Yi work on paper sells for $9,881 across 7 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 Ding Yi painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ding Yi painting is $189,011. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ding Yi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ding Yi painting is $3,921,511.

### What is the average price of a large Ding Yi painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ding Yi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $255,436, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ding Yi's auction record is $5,025,858, set in 2012.

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