> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bian-pingshan · updated 2026-11-03

# Bian Pingshan (b. 1958)

## What is Bian Pingshan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Bian Pingshan at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $434 including buyer’s premium (middle half $257–$434, n=17). The auction record is $13,347 for 涅槃经变 (2018, 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 | 涅槃经变 | 设色纸本 | $13,347 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Que Ta Zhi, 2014 | Mirror core | $6,142 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | 蝶恋花 镜心, 2014 | — | $6,142 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | 蝶恋花, 2005年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,048 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2016 |
| 5 | 花鸟11, 2014 | 彩墨，金粉纸厚卡纸板 | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | 花鸟12, 2014 | 彩墨，金粉纸厚卡纸板 | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | 花鸟14, 2014 | 彩墨，金粉纸厚卡纸板 | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | 花鸟15, 2015 | Color ink on gold powder thick cardstock | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | 花鸟2, 2014 | 彩墨，金粉厚卡纸板 | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | 花鸟20, 2016 | 彩墨，金粉纸厚卡纸板 | $434 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $434 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $257 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $434 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $257 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bian Pingshan is a Chinese artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,730. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bian Pingshan is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,730; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bian Pingshan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bian Pingshan work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Pingshan work is $1,730.

The median Bian Pingshan painting sells for $741 across 30 lots.

The median Bian Pingshan work on paper sells for $1,730 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bian Pingshan paintings typically sell for $434–$5,604 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $741‡ | $25,108‡ | 93.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,730‡ | $1,730‡ | 60% | 2023-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,347‡ | $25,108‡ | — | 2019-06-03 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $257–$257 | $257 | $257 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $434–$5,604‡ | $1,610‡ | $25,108‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $25,108‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,140‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,730‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,730‡ |

‡ 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 Bian Pingshan worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Pingshan work is $1,730. The median Bian Pingshan painting sells for $741 across 30 lots. The median Bian Pingshan work on paper sells for $1,730 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bian Pingshan paintings typically sell for $434–$5,604 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bian Pingshan painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bian Pingshan painting is $741. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bian Pingshan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bian Pingshan painting is $25,108. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Bian Pingshan painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bian Pingshan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bian Pingshan's auction record?

Bian Pingshan's auction record is $25,108, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bian Pingshan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bian-pingshan (updated 2026-11-03).

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.