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

# Kang Ning (b. 1938)

## What is Kang Ning’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Kang Ning at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,137 including buyer’s premium (middle half $683–$5,196, n=11). The auction record is $8,712 for Hibiscus and Ducks (2024, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hibiscus and Ducks, 2005 | Ink and color on paper | $8,712 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Da Ji Tu | 设色纸本 | $7,877 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 3 | Pine and Crane, 2005 | Ink and color on paper | $7,634 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Immortals Celebrating Longevity, 1992 | Ink and color on paper | $7,125 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Doves Of Peace, 2001 | Ink and color on paper | $4,446 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 6 | Bird and Flowers, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper | $3,789 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 7 | Heron | 设色纸本 | $3,616 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 8 | Quail of Peace, 1987 | Ink and color on paper | $3,266 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Red Leaves and a Pair of Birds, 2005 | Ink and color on paper | $3,054 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 萱花鹌鹑, 1984 | 立轴 | $2,508 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,421 |
| Other | 7 | $1,688 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,001 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,056 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kang Ning is a Chinese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,837. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kang Ning sold in 2026 for $3,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kang Ning work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Ning work is $1,837.

The median Kang Ning painting sells for $1,644 across 23 lots.

The median Kang Ning work on paper sells for $2,096 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,644‡ | $8,712 | 95.8% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,096‡ | $7,634 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,817‡ | $52,119‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $759–$2,846‡ | $1,004‡ | $8,712 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $894–$3,421‡ | $1,137‡ | $7,634 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $8,712 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,634 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,125 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,521‡ |

‡ 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 Kang Ning worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Ning work is $1,837. The median Kang Ning painting sells for $1,644 across 23 lots. The median Kang Ning work on paper sells for $2,096 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kang Ning painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kang Ning painting is $1,644. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kang Ning's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kang Ning painting is $8,712.

### What is the average price of a medium Kang Ning painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kang Ning painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kang Ning's auction record?

Kang Ning's auction record is $52,119, set in 2018. 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, “Kang Ning auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kang-ning (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.