> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kang-sheng-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Kang Sheng (1898–1975)

Kang Sheng is a Chinese artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $13,803. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kang Sheng sold in 2026 for $68,635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kang Sheng work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Sheng work is $13,803.

The median Kang Sheng work on paper sells for $14,441 across 34 lots.

The median Kang Sheng painting sells for $5,291 across 2 lots.

The median Kang Sheng sculpture sells for $13,803 across 1 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 | 2 | $5,291‡ | $7,124 | — | 2022-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $14,441‡ | $144,344‡ | — | 2026-04-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,803‡ | $13,803‡ | — | 2015-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $137,662‡ | $144,344‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,369–$16,668‡ | $11,372‡ | $21,229 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,793–$44,598‡ | $11,439‡ | $71,487 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $13,633–$115,103‡ | $84,813‡ | $144,344‡ |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $144,344‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $132,156‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $13,803‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,124 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,459‡ |

‡ 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 Sheng worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Sheng work is $13,803. The median Kang Sheng work on paper sells for $14,441 across 34 lots. The median Kang Sheng painting sells for $5,291 across 2 lots. The median Kang Sheng sculpture sells for $13,803 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kang Sheng work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kang Sheng work on paper is $14,441. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kang Sheng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kang Sheng work on paper is $144,344. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Kang Sheng work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kang Sheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Kang Sheng's auction record is $144,344, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kang Sheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kang-sheng-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.