Dong Shouping (1904–1997)
What is Dong Shouping’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,138 auction results for Dong Shouping at 25 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,119–$7,721, n=143). The auction record is $367,678 for 滋兰九畹 (2018, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 滋兰九畹, 1945年作 | 水墨纸本 | $367,678 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Huangshan Songyun, 1987年作 | 水墨纸本 | $305,079 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Huangshan Songgu | Hanging scroll | $292,575 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | The Orchid and Rock, 1984 | Ink on paper | $234,018 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Huangshan Qisong | 设色纸本 | $233,026 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Nan Shan Gao Song, 1988年作 | 水墨纸本 | $205,677 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | 黄山松云, 1973 | 纸本 | $194,476 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | 清极不知寒, 1981年作 | 水墨纸本 | $184,056 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Huangshan Shengjing, 1979 | Hanging scroll | $158,145 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Red Plum | Mirror core (jingxin) | $152,036 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 119 | $11,053 |
| Paintings | 125 | $6,540 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $3,396 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $17,213 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 151 | $5,119 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,138 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Dong Shouping is a Chinese artist with 1,478 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,787. 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 Dong Shouping sold in 2026 for $50,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dong Shouping on OpeningBid →What is a Dong Shouping work worth?
Across 1,138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Shouping work is $11,787.
The median Dong Shouping work on paper sells for $10,719 across 428 lots.
The median Dong Shouping painting sells for $13,598 across 401 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Shouping paintings typically sell for $5,191–$28,559 (the middle half of 220 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Shouping work on papers typically sell for $3,243–$18,528 (the middle half of 217 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 412 | $13,598†‡ | $462,603‡ | 97.3% | 2026-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 436 | $10,719†‡ | $500,556‡ | — | 2026-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $185,278‡ | $500,556‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,901–$21,587†‡ | $4,854†‡ | $35,744‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 220 | $5,191–$28,559‡ | $11,458‡ | $449,686‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $18,451–$179,248‡ | $46,849‡ | $462,603‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,778–$4,346‡ | $2,701‡ | $21,894 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 217 | $3,243–$18,528†‡ | $9,786†‡ | $296,626‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 122 | $7,045–$47,367†‡ | $23,868†‡ | $500,556‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $500,556‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $462,603‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $449,686‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $374,807‡ |
‡ 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 Dong Shouping worth?
Across 1,138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Shouping work is $11,787. The median Dong Shouping work on paper sells for $10,719 across 428 lots. The median Dong Shouping painting sells for $13,598 across 401 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Shouping paintings typically sell for $5,191–$28,559 (the middle half of 220 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Shouping work on papers typically sell for $3,243–$18,528 (the middle half of 217 sold 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 Dong Shouping work on paper?
Based on 428 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Shouping work on paper is $10,719. 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 Dong Shouping's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Shouping work on paper is $500,556. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Dong Shouping painting?
Based on 401 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Shouping painting is $13,598. 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 Dong Shouping's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Shouping painting is $462,603. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Dong Shouping painting?
Based on 220 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dong Shouping painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,458, 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 Dong Shouping work on paper?
Based on 217 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dong Shouping work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,786, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dong Shouping's auction record?
Dong Shouping's auction record is $500,556, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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