Lin Dachuan (1912–1985)
What is Lin Dachuan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Lin Dachuan at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,756 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,919–$2,940, n=9). The auction record is $647,532 for Scenery (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scenery, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $647,532 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Shanghai Cityscape, 1912 | Oil paint | $32,203 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Xinjiang Scenery III, 1982 | — | $13,393 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Harvest, 1976 | Oil paint | $12,903 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | The Ferry | — | $12,085 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | 渡口 | — | $10,030 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Street Scene; Countryside | — | $9,992 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Dunhuang, 1980 | — | $5,064 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Xishan Park, 1980 | — | $5,064 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Woman in Blue, 1970 | — | $4,431 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $4,431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Lin Dachuan is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,837. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lin Dachuan sold in 2025 for $13,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Dachuan work is $5,837.
The median Lin Dachuan painting sells for $21,724 across 14 lots.
The median Lin Dachuan work on paper sells for $12,903 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 | 17 | $21,724‡ | $647,532 | 82.4% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,903 | $12,903 | — | 2009-11-30 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $18,284–$35,362‡ | $27,143‡ | $647,532 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $647,532 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $38,521‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $12,903 |
‡ 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 Lin Dachuan worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Dachuan work is $5,837. The median Lin Dachuan painting sells for $21,724 across 14 lots. The median Lin Dachuan work on paper sells for $12,903 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lin Dachuan painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Dachuan painting is $21,724. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lin Dachuan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Dachuan painting is $647,532.
What is Lin Dachuan's auction record?
Lin Dachuan's auction record is $647,532, set in 2013.
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