> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dong-kingman · updated 2026-11-03

# Dong Kingman (1911–2000)

Dong Kingman is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,875. 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 Dong Kingman sold in 2026 for $5,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Dong Kingman work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Dong Kingman work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Kingman work is $1,875.

The median Dong Kingman work on paper sells for $2,500 across 33 lots.

The median Dong Kingman print sells for $267 across 5 lots.

The median Dong Kingman painting sells for $2,938 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Kingman work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$5,380 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 7 | $267‡ | $1,062 | 71.4% | 2022-12-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,938 | $4,000 | 66.7% | 2017-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $2,500†‡ | $11,750 | 80.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,600 | $11,750 | — | 2021-08-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Dong Kingman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $267 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,938, record $4,000. A typical Dong Kingman painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $100–$468‡ | $267‡ | $1,062 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,332–$4,031 | $1,750 | $6,782 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,000–$5,380†‡ | $2,590†‡ | $11,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2006 | $11,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,600 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $468 |

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 Dong Kingman worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Kingman work is $1,875. The median Dong Kingman work on paper sells for $2,500 across 33 lots. The median Dong Kingman print sells for $267 across 5 lots. The median Dong Kingman painting sells for $2,938 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Kingman work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$5,380 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Dong Kingman work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Kingman work on paper is $2,500. 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 Dong Kingman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Kingman work on paper is $11,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Dong Kingman work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dong Kingman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dong Kingman's auction record?

Dong Kingman's auction record is $11,750, set in 2006.

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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, “Dong Kingman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dong-kingman (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.