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

# Kong Decheng (1920–2008)

Kong Decheng is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $936. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kong Decheng sold in 2023 for $3,244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kong Decheng work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kong Decheng work is $936.

The median Kong Decheng work on paper sells for $1,641 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,641‡ | $20,962 | — | 2026-06-30 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $252–$2,051‡ | $817‡ | $3,236 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $20,962 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,244 |

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 Kong Decheng worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kong Decheng work is $936. The median Kong Decheng work on paper sells for $1,641 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kong Decheng work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kong Decheng work on paper is $1,641. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kong Decheng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kong Decheng work on paper is $20,962.

### What is Kong Decheng's auction record?

Kong Decheng's auction record is $20,962, set in 2015.

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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, “Kong Decheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kong-decheng (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.