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# Pan Linggao (1867–1954)

## What is Pan Linggao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Pan Linggao at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $719–$1,793, n=7). The auction record is $11,078 for 行书前贤诗 (2015, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书前贤诗 | 水墨纸本 | $11,078 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | 手录诗文九首 （一册九页） | 纸本 | $7,222 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | 行书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $5,908 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 4 | 行书七言联 镜心 | Calligraphy | $3,795 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Couplet in Running Script, 1940 | Ink on paper | $3,161 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 行书节录陆游《入蜀记》, 1933年作 | 水墨纸本 | $2,997 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in running script excerpts from 'Chibei Outan' | Ink on paper | $2,992 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | 行书诗文 | 水墨纸本 | $2,954 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | 行书节绿恕斋 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $2,219 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2015 |
| 10 | 春山秋水 | 纸本水墨 | $2,124 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jan 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $2,074 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,367 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,024 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pan Linggao is a Chinese artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,161. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Pan Linggao sold in 2024 for $3,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pan Linggao work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Linggao work is $3,161.

The median Pan Linggao work on paper sells for $3,597 across 89 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Pan Linggao work on papers typically sell for $2,732–$5,802 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Pan Linggao work on papers typically sell for $1,811–$4,599 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 91 | $3,597‡ | $28,720‡ | 97.8% | 2025-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,056‡ | $28,720‡ | — | 2018-05-21 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,196–$2,440‡ | $1,489‡ | $28,720‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,811–$4,599‡ | $3,147‡ | $10,052‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $2,732–$5,802‡ | $4,601‡ | $23,926‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $28,720‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $23,926‡ |

‡ 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 Pan Linggao worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Linggao work is $3,161. The median Pan Linggao work on paper sells for $3,597 across 89 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Pan Linggao work on papers typically sell for $2,732–$5,802 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Pan Linggao work on papers typically sell for $1,811–$4,599 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Pan Linggao work on paper?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pan Linggao work on paper is $3,597. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Pan Linggao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pan Linggao work on paper is $28,720. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Pan Linggao work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pan Linggao work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Pan Linggao work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pan Linggao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,147, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Pan Linggao's auction record?

Pan Linggao's auction record is $28,720, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Pan Linggao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pan-linggao-2 (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.