Liang Dingfen (1859–1919)
What is Liang Dingfen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Liang Dingfen at 16 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $791–$6,440, n=7). The auction record is $25,790 for Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $25,790 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | 雁影虫声 | Calligraphy (running script) | $20,224 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | 梁鼎芬行书诗册 | 行书诗册 (Running script poetry album) | $18,920 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN XINGSHU, 1915 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $13,702 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | 行书八言联 | Ink on paper (implied by calligraphy context) | $12,368 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu, 1916 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $11,325 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Letters, 1859 | Letters | $10,959 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | 梁鼎芬 行书诗稿四屏 | 行书诗稿 (calligraphic poem manuscript) | $10,397 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script, 1970 | Book | $9,581 | Bonhams | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu, 1911 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $8,869 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $3,834 |
| Other | 23 | $1,922 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,836 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Liang Dingfen is a Chinese artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,835. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Liang Dingfen is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,228; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Dingfen work is $2,835.
The median Liang Dingfen work on paper sells for $5,088 across 21 lots.
The median Liang Dingfen print sells for $2,383 across 3 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 | 3 | $2,383 | $4,449 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $5,088‡ | $25,790 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,135‡ | $25,790 | — | 2024-06-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,568–$6,137‡ | $4,461‡ | $11,325 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $25,790 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,047‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,449 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,383 |
‡ 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 Liang Dingfen worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Dingfen work is $2,835. The median Liang Dingfen work on paper sells for $5,088 across 21 lots. The median Liang Dingfen print sells for $2,383 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Liang Dingfen work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liang Dingfen work on paper is $5,088. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liang Dingfen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liang Dingfen work on paper is $25,790.
What is Liang Dingfen's auction record?
Liang Dingfen's auction record is $25,790, set in 2014.
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