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

# 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.

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

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Shoumin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bian-shoumin (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.