Bian Shoumin (1684–1752)
Bian Shoumin is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $7,005. 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 Bian Shoumin sold in 2024 for $19,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bian Shoumin on OpeningBid →What is a Bian Shoumin work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Shoumin work is $7,005.
The median Bian Shoumin work on paper sells for $10,459 across 14 lots.
The median Bian Shoumin painting sells for $4,800 across 4 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 | 4 | $4,800‡ | $7,560 | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $10,459† | $160,865 | 82.4% | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,451–$60,480 | $22,294 | $160,865 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $450–$11,519† | $5,236† | $21,758 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $160,865 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $60,480 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,560 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,080 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bian Shoumin worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Shoumin work is $7,005. The median Bian Shoumin work on paper sells for $10,459 across 14 lots. The median Bian Shoumin painting sells for $4,800 across 4 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 Bian Shoumin work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bian Shoumin work on paper is $10,459. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bian Shoumin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bian Shoumin work on paper is $160,865.
What is Bian Shoumin's auction record?
Bian Shoumin's auction record is $160,865, set in 2023.
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