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# Bonian Ren (b. 1840)

## What is Bonian Ren’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for Bonian Ren at 24 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,319 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,008–$23,069, n=15). The auction record is $1,456,633 for Flowers and Birds (2016, Poly Huayi (Shanghai) Auction (保利华谊（上海）拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers and Birds, 1882年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,456,633 | Poly Huayi (Shanghai) Auction (保利华谊（上海）拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | 花鸟走兽集锦, 1878年作 | 设色纸本 | $473,160 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Peony and Narcissus, 1889 | Ink and color on paper | $194,093 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | San Yang Kai Tai, 1887 | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $188,603 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Magu Send Her Blessing, 1840 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $138,268 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Mi Fu Bai Shi Tu, 1840 | 设色纸本 | $115,664 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2007 |
| 7 | Oiseaux et hibiscus, 1840 | Silk | $90,998 | Sotheby's | Jan 2012 |
| 8 | Wild Pheasant in Sycamore Tree, 1889 | Ink and color on paper | $67,186 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | 任伯年自用青田石双面印, 1881年作 | Qingtians stone seal | $59,618 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2012 |
| 10 | Loquats and Egrets, 1890 | Ink and color on silk | $57,142 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $27,170 |
| Other | 25 | $16,470 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $13,925 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $52,984 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $16,470 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,246 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bonian Ren is a Chinese artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $12,795. 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 Bonian Ren sold in 2026 for $27,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bonian Ren work worth?

Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bonian Ren work is $12,795.

The median Bonian Ren work on paper sells for $24,483 across 42 lots.

The median Bonian Ren painting sells for $7,545 across 36 lots.

The median Bonian Ren print sells for $836 across 5 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 | 7 | $836†‡ | $1,479† | 71.4% | 2025-06-08 |
| Paintings | 38 | $7,545‡ | $139,043‡ | 94.7% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $24,483‡ | $673,521‡ | 93.3% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $343,071‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-04-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bonian Ren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $836 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $7,545, record $139,043. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bonian Ren painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $343,071.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $772–$21,051‡ | $1,584‡ | $49,554‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,766–$29,819‡ | $5,952‡ | $139,043‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $2,544–$5,584‡ | $3,129‡ | $43,360‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,023–$33,936‡ | $21,316‡ | $47,226‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $16,328–$188,603‡ | $67,186‡ | $673,521‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $673,521‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $247,770‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $139,043‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $90,998 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,479† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,479† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Bonian Ren worth?

Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bonian Ren work is $12,795. The median Bonian Ren work on paper sells for $24,483 across 42 lots. The median Bonian Ren painting sells for $7,545 across 36 lots. The median Bonian Ren print sells for $836 across 5 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 Bonian Ren work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bonian Ren work on paper is $24,483. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bonian Ren's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bonian Ren work on paper is $673,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Bonian Ren painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bonian Ren painting is $7,545. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bonian Ren's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bonian Ren painting is $139,043. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Bonian Ren work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bonian Ren work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $67,186, 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 medium Bonian Ren painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bonian Ren painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bonian Ren's auction record?

Bonian Ren's auction record is $1,456,633, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.