> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-ding · updated 2026-11-01

# Ding Qian (1896–1989)

Ding Qian is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $16,502. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ding Qian is recorded as sold in 2022 for $36,229; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ding Qian work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Qian work is $16,502.

The median Ding Qian work on paper sells for $15,089 across 6 lots.

The median Ding Qian painting sells for $29,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $29,675 | $30,477 | — | 2015-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $15,089‡ | $36,229‡ | — | 2022-10-22 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $36,229‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $30,477 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $28,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,550‡ |

‡ 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 Ding Qian worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ding Qian work is $16,502. The median Ding Qian work on paper sells for $15,089 across 6 lots. The median Ding Qian painting sells for $29,675 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ding Qian's auction record?

Ding Qian's auction record is $36,229, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ding Qian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-ding (updated 2026-11-01).

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.