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

# Ding Fuzhi (1879–1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for Ding Fuzhi at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,477 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,106–$11,160, n=13). The auction record is $156,334 for Plum Blossoms (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plum Blossoms | Ink and colour on paper | $156,334 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Gua Guo Tu, 1937年作 | 设色纸本 | $94,173 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| 3 | Lüju Yangmei, 1940 | Hanging scroll | $51,484 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Fruits, 1944 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $50,153 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Red Plum · Buddha Statue Rubbing, 1939 | 设色纸本、水墨纸本 | $28,322 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | 瓜果消暑图, 1930 | Hanging scroll | $20,976 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Lingzhi, Cypress and Persimmon, 1878 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $17,968 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | 繁华已逐春风老 | — | $15,830 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Fan Calligraphy, 1943 | Seal script writing on painting of pines and prunus branches | $15,405 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | Plum Blossoms, 1942 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $15,370 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $10,197 |
| Other | 33 | $4,597 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,682 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $11,182 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,678 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ding Fuzhi is a Chinese artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,953. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ding Fuzhi sold in 2026 for $13,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ding Fuzhi work worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Fuzhi work is $2,953.

The median Ding Fuzhi work on paper sells for $3,858 across 44 lots.

The median Ding Fuzhi painting sells for $2,192 across 24 lots.

The median Ding Fuzhi print sells for $2,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,215 | $3,164 | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Paintings | 27 | $2,192‡ | $50,153 | 88.9% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $3,858‡ | $156,334 | 97.8% | 2026-10-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | — | 2023-03-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $94,173‡ | $180,456‡ | — | 2023-04-07 |

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

Ding Fuzhi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,215. Paintings (27 lots) median $2,192, record $50,153. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $94,173.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $721–$11,439‡ | $2,701‡ | $50,153 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,272–$16,669‡ | $13,035‡ | $60,420 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,953–$34,691‡ | $9,527‡ | $156,334 |

‡ 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 | $156,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $60,420 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $50,153 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $33,031‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,266 |

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

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 Fuzhi worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Fuzhi work is $2,953. The median Ding Fuzhi work on paper sells for $3,858 across 44 lots. The median Ding Fuzhi painting sells for $2,192 across 24 lots. The median Ding Fuzhi print sells for $2,215 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ding Fuzhi work on paper is $3,858. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ding Fuzhi work on paper is $156,334.

### What is the average price of a Ding Fuzhi painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ding Fuzhi painting is $2,192. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ding Fuzhi painting is $50,153.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ding Fuzhi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ding Fuzhi's auction record is $180,456, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Fuzhi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fuzhi-ding (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.