Lang Shi'ning (1688–1766)
What is Lang Shi'ning’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Lang Shi'ning at 26 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,249 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,775–$19,200, n=9). The auction record is $22,970,082 for Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs, 1723 | Ink and colour on silk | $22,970,082 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Immortal Blossoms and Everlasting Spring, 1766 | Ink and colour on silk | $936,719 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Autumn Hunting | Ink and colour on silk, handscroll | $97,154 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | 香妃画像 | 设色绢本 | $32,544 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | 芦野图 | 设色纸本 | $22,563 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Troating for Deer at Chengde Summer Palace | Ink and color on silk, with ink on gold painted paper and ink on silver painted paper | $19,200 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Wild Goose and Bamboo | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $16,178 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | A FINE PAINTING OF BOYS | Ink and colour on silk | $14,415 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | A FINE PAINTING OF BOYS | Ink and colour on silk | $12,604 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 乾隆平定西域得胜图, 清乾隆 | 铜版画 | $92,605 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $11,465 |
| Paintings | 10 | $4,038 |
| Other | 18 | $2,526 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,597 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,618 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,445 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Lang Shi'ning is a Chinese artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,680. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lang Shi'ning sold in 2026 for $22,970,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lang Shi'ning record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lang Shi'ning on OpeningBid →What is a Lang Shi'ning work worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lang Shi'ning work is $4,680.
The median Lang Shi'ning painting sells for $9,967 across 27 lots.
The median Lang Shi'ning work on paper sells for $8,942 across 11 lots.
The median Lang Shi'ning print sells for $18,213 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $18,213‡ | $92,605 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Paintings | 38 | $9,967†‡ | $23M | 71.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $8,942†‡ | $936,719 | 91.7% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $401,849‡ | $23M | — | 2026-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lang Shi'ning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $18,213. Paintings (38 lots) median $9,967, record $22,970,082. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $401,849.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,975–$43,648‡ | $25,939‡ | $92,605 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,775–$11,785‡ | $2,252‡ | $14,415 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,304–$12,720‡ | $10,857‡ | $14,378‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,452–$77,901†‡ | $9,206†‡ | $23M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,820–$16,009†‡ | $4,901†‡ | $97,154 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2026 | $23M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $936,719 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $259,656‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $97,154 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $92,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $43,648 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lang Shi'ning worth?
Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lang Shi'ning work is $4,680. The median Lang Shi'ning painting sells for $9,967 across 27 lots. The median Lang Shi'ning work on paper sells for $8,942 across 11 lots. The median Lang Shi'ning print sells for $18,213 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Lang Shi'ning painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lang Shi'ning painting is $9,967. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lang Shi'ning's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lang Shi'ning painting is $22,970,082.
What is the average price of a Lang Shi'ning work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lang Shi'ning work on paper is $8,942. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lang Shi'ning's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lang Shi'ning work on paper is $936,719.
What is Lang Shi'ning's auction record?
Lang Shi'ning's auction record is $22,970,082, set in 2026.
See the full Lang Shi'ning record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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