> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-dengtang · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhang Dengtang (1944–2015)

## What is Zhang Dengtang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Zhang Dengtang at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $546–$2,201, n=6). The auction record is $4,750 for Pines and Springs of Mount Tai (2026, 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 | Pines and Springs of Mount Tai, 1987 | Ink and color on paper | $4,750 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Rain After (Yu Hou) | 设色纸本 | $4,159 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Jiaodong Penglai Pavilion | Lens/glass (镜片) | $2,407 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | 高士听涛图, 1997年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,692 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | 春江摇帆, 1988 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $1,580 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | 一帆风顺 | 立轴 | $1,366 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | 观瀑图, 1978 | Hanging scroll | $1,150 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2026 |
| 8 | 云崖飞瀑图, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,148 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | Penglai Xiange, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,138 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2007 |
| 10 | 嘉陵江畔, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,025 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Nov 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $1,138 |
| Paintings | 8 | $434 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,025 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Dengtang is a Chinese artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,260. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Dengtang sold in 2026 for $4,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Dengtang work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Dengtang work is $1,260.

The median Zhang Dengtang painting sells for $866 across 26 lots.

The median Zhang Dengtang work on paper sells for $1,394 across 9 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 | 26 | $866‡ | $18,812‡ | — | 2024-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,394‡ | $5,510‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $6,740‡ | $20,640‡ | — | 2014-10-26 |

‡ 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) | 17 | $331–$2,623‡ | $752‡ | $4,429‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $434–$1,775‡ | $933‡ | $5,510‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $18,812‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $6,740‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,510‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,750 |

‡ 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 Zhang Dengtang worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Dengtang work is $1,260. The median Zhang Dengtang painting sells for $866 across 26 lots. The median Zhang Dengtang work on paper sells for $1,394 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhang Dengtang painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Dengtang painting is $866. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Dengtang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Dengtang painting is $18,812. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Zhang Dengtang painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Dengtang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Dengtang's auction record?

Zhang Dengtang's auction record is $20,640, set in 2013. 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, “Zhang Dengtang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-dengtang (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.