Yanyong Ding (1902–1978)
What is Yanyong Ding’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 973 auction results for Yanyong Ding at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,595 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,685–$8,122, n=117). The auction record is $1,164,119 for CRANE IN THE WAIT FOR FLIGHT (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRANE IN THE WAIT FOR FLIGHT, 1976 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $1,164,119 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Lady; & Composition I | Painting | $695,617 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | 仕女；及构图 I, 1968 | — | $586,405 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Figures, 1973 | Ink and colour on paper | $580,670 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | The Clown; Portrait of a Lady (double sided) | Oil on masonite | $500,298 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | 仕女坐像, 1970 | — | $468,042 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Woman with White Ruffles, 1902 | Wool | $418,150 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Eight Immortals, 1978 | Ink and colour on paper | $317,168 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Girl's Portrait | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $314,653 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Flowers and Cat Scroll, 1977 | Ink on paper | $290,335 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $9,058 |
| Works on paper | 471 | $8,829 |
| Other | 141 | $6,016 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 172 | $10,545 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 272 | $6,445 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $4,695 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 973 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Yanyong Ding is a Chinese artist with 1,126 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,559. 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 Yanyong Ding sold in 2026 for $7,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 972 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yanyong Ding work is $7,559.
The median Yanyong Ding work on paper sells for $8,750 across 586 lots.
The median Yanyong Ding painting sells for $9,195 across 114 lots.
The median Yanyong Ding print sells for $3,398 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yanyong Ding work on papers typically sell for $3,885–$12,055 (the middle half of 240 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Yanyong Ding work on papers typically sell for $6,178–$20,712 (the middle half of 201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $3,398 | $3,975 | — | 2025-12-06 |
| Paintings | 126 | $9,195†‡ | $695,617 | 90.5% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 629 | $8,750‡ | $1.2M | 93.2% | 2026-08-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,114 | $2,114 | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-12-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $161,892‡ | $1.2M | — | 2024-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yanyong Ding's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $3,398. Paintings (126 lots) median $9,195, record $695,617. A typical Yanyong Ding painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $161,892.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $7,666–$15,573‡ | $11,356‡ | $178,086 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $2,648–$9,183†‡ | $5,243†‡ | $695,617 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $8,408–$46,368‡ | $13,819‡ | $95,169‡ |
† 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) | 74 | $2,830–$13,369‡ | $4,217‡ | $65,031 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 240 | $3,885–$12,055‡ | $6,475‡ | $142,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 201 | $6,178–$20,712‡ | $10,545‡ | $580,670 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $695,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $580,670 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $500,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,398 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,114 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yanyong Ding worth?
Across 972 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yanyong Ding work is $7,559. The median Yanyong Ding work on paper sells for $8,750 across 586 lots. The median Yanyong Ding painting sells for $9,195 across 114 lots. The median Yanyong Ding print sells for $3,398 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yanyong Ding work on papers typically sell for $3,885–$12,055 (the middle half of 240 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Yanyong Ding work on papers typically sell for $6,178–$20,712 (the middle half of 201 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 Yanyong Ding work on paper?
Based on 586 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yanyong Ding work on paper is $8,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yanyong Ding's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yanyong Ding work on paper is $1,164,119.
What is the average price of a Yanyong Ding painting?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yanyong Ding painting is $9,195. 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 Yanyong Ding's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yanyong Ding painting is $695,617.
What is the average price of a medium Yanyong Ding work on paper?
Based on 240 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yanyong Ding work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,475, 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 large Yanyong Ding work on paper?
Based on 201 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yanyong Ding work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yanyong Ding's auction record?
Yanyong Ding's auction record is $1,164,119, set in 2013.
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