Dong Qichang (1555–1636)
What is Dong Qichang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 870 auction results for Dong Qichang at 30 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,498–$67,310, n=64). The auction record is $5,760,312 for 拟苏东坡烟江叠嶂图诗书画合璧卷 (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 拟苏东坡烟江叠嶂图诗书画合璧卷, circa 1610 | Ink on silk hand scroll | $5,760,312 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in the Style of Chunhuagetie Album, 1633 | Ink on paper | $3,740,462 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | 临《淳化阁帖》 | 册页 | $1,596,926 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Landscape Recalling Ni Zan and Huang Gongwang, 1864 | Ink | $1,570,563 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Bai Juyi’s Song of Long Regretfulness in Running Script, 1730 | Album | $1,126,054 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Landscape in the style of Dong Beiyuan | 水墨绢本 | $984,158 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | The Maha Prajna Paramita Hrdaya Sutra, 1625-1626 | Ink on paper | $946,545 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | 春山欲雨 | Handscroll | $893,614 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Landscape | Ink | $782,508 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Running Script Calligraphy, 1851 | Ink | $765,892 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 149 | $40,084 |
| Other | 143 | $14,741 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 102 | $43,499 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $30,571 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $19,888 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 870 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Dong Qichang is a Chinese artist with 1,246 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $23,632. 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 Qichang sold in 2026 for $35,946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dong Qichang on OpeningBid →What is a Dong Qichang work worth?
Across 870 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Qichang work is $23,632.
The median Dong Qichang work on paper sells for $32,512 across 475 lots.
The median Dong Qichang painting sells for $13,283 across 30 lots.
The median Dong Qichang print sells for $2,464 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Dong Qichang work on papers typically sell for $12,617–$113,515 (the middle half of 221 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dong Qichang work on papers typically sell for $7,371–$73,146 (the middle half of 113 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 | 2 | $2,464 | $3,520 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 36 | $13,283†‡ | $235,796 | 83.3% | 2024-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 511 | $32,512‡ | $9.9M‡ | 93% | 2026-08-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,576 | $1,576 | — | 2024-12-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 131 | $225,035‡ | $9.9M‡ | — | 2025-12-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dong Qichang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,464. Paintings (36 lots) median $13,283, record $235,796. A typical Dong Qichang painting sells for around 5.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 131 lots) the median is $225,035.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,208–$35,368†‡ | $13,213†‡ | $123,472‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 113 | $7,371–$73,146‡ | $22,379‡ | $3.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 101 | $3,620–$65,380‡ | $32,026‡ | $5.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 221 | $12,617–$113,515‡ | $38,919‡ | $9.9M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9.9M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5.8M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $235,796 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $123,472‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,520 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,576 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,408 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dong Qichang worth?
Across 870 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Qichang work is $23,632. The median Dong Qichang work on paper sells for $32,512 across 475 lots. The median Dong Qichang painting sells for $13,283 across 30 lots. The median Dong Qichang print sells for $2,464 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dong Qichang work on papers typically sell for $12,617–$113,515 (the middle half of 221 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dong Qichang work on papers typically sell for $7,371–$73,146 (the middle half of 113 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 Qichang work on paper?
Based on 475 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Qichang work on paper is $32,512. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dong Qichang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Qichang work on paper is $9,875,713. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Dong Qichang painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Qichang painting is $13,283. 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 Qichang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Qichang painting is $235,796.
What is the average price of a large Dong Qichang work on paper?
Based on 221 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dong Qichang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $38,919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Dong Qichang work on paper?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dong Qichang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,379, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dong Qichang's auction record?
Dong Qichang's auction record is $9,875,713, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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