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# He Duoling (b. 1948)

## What is He Duoling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for He Duoling at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,734 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,392–$6,450, n=5). The auction record is $2,692,381 for Rear Window No. 2 (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear Window No. 2, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $2,692,381 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | 俄罗斯森林（黄金时代）契珂夫·夜莺, 2017 | — | $775,564 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | 俄罗斯森林（黄金时代）普希金·自由, 2017 | — | $745,443 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | 红色天气的马, 1991 | — | $630,967 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | 白马与女人, 1993 | — | $518,832 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | 偷窥, 2004 | 油画 | $185,203 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | 那曲少女, 1990 | — | $98,272 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1984 | — | $76,569 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | 浪花, 1992 | — | $61,420 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 10 | 婴儿, 2005 | 油画 | $53,283 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $308,552 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,450 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


He Duoling is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $115,027. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Duoling sold in 2020 for $518,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Duoling work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Duoling work is $115,027.

The median He Duoling painting sells for $131,676 across 43 lots.

The median He Duoling work on paper sells for $3,734 across 3 lots.

The median He Duoling print sells for $2,501 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) He Duoling paintings typically sell for $47,040–$294,832 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | $2,501‡ | $3,610‡ | — | 2025-07-18 |
| Paintings | 44 | $131,676‡ | $4.6M‡ | 97.7% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,734 | $7,996 | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $368,221‡ | $4.6M‡ | — | 2020-12-08 |

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

He Duoling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,501. Paintings (44 lots) median $131,676, record $4,559,446. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical He Duoling painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $368,221.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $47,040–$294,832‡ | $113,974‡ | $1.1M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $119,611–$585,256‡ | $238,052‡ | $4.6M‡ |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $4.6M‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,996 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,610‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,392 |

‡ 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 He Duoling worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Duoling work is $115,027. The median He Duoling painting sells for $131,676 across 43 lots. The median He Duoling work on paper sells for $3,734 across 3 lots. The median He Duoling print sells for $2,501 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) He Duoling paintings typically sell for $47,040–$294,832 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a He Duoling painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Duoling painting is $131,676. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Duoling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Duoling painting is $4,559,446. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium He Duoling painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Duoling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $113,974, 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 large He Duoling painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Duoling painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $238,052, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Duoling's auction record?

He Duoling's auction record is $4,559,446, set in 2011. 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, “He Duoling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-duoling-3 (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.