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# Duan Jianyu (b. 1970)

## What is Duan Jianyu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Duan Jianyu at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $52,205 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,734–$78,345, n=5). The auction record is $938,366 for Sister No.15 (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sister No.15, 2008 | Oil on canvas, in 2 parts | $938,366 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Sister No. 10 | Oil paint | $486,629 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | The Mountains and Water Always Echo Our Love No. 1, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $350,366 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 4 | Sino-European Still Life Selection 01, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $261,026 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Sharp, Sharp, Smart No. 2 | Null | $229,304 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Good Morning No. 5, 2006 | Oil paint | $225,750 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Art Chicken No. 5, 2003 | Painting | $212,944 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Art Chicken 8, 2003 | Huile, encre et pastel sur toile de jute | $212,187 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Rural Love No.3, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $208,993 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | 杀，杀，杀马特 No.2, 2014 | — | $196,055 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $121,775 |
| Other | 6 | $81,320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $182,230 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Duan Jianyu is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $104,966. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Duan Jianyu sold in 2026 for $261,026, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Duan Jianyu work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duan Jianyu work is $104,966.

The median Duan Jianyu painting sells for $141,406 across 30 lots.

The median Duan Jianyu sculpture sells for $45,993 across 4 lots.

The median Duan Jianyu print sells for $64,367 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Duan Jianyu paintings typically sell for $116,084–$224,429 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $64,367 | $64,367 | — | 2023-05-29 |
| Paintings | 30 | $141,406‡ | $938,366 | — | 2026-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $45,993‡ | $65,608‡ | — | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $212,187‡ | $938,366 | — | 2026-09-29 |

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

Duan Jianyu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $64,367. Paintings (30 lots) median $141,406, record $938,366. A typical Duan Jianyu painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $212,187.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $10,660–$36,611‡ | $18,728‡ | $52,205 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $116,084–$224,429‡ | $188,750‡ | $938,366 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $938,366 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $486,629 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $65,608‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $64,367 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $48,710 |

‡ 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 Duan Jianyu worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duan Jianyu work is $104,966. The median Duan Jianyu painting sells for $141,406 across 30 lots. The median Duan Jianyu sculpture sells for $45,993 across 4 lots. The median Duan Jianyu print sells for $64,367 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Duan Jianyu paintings typically sell for $116,084–$224,429 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Duan Jianyu painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Duan Jianyu painting is $141,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Duan Jianyu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Duan Jianyu painting is $938,366.

### What is the average price of a large Duan Jianyu painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Duan Jianyu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $188,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Duan Jianyu's auction record?

Duan Jianyu's auction record is $938,366, 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, “Duan Jianyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/duan-jianyu (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.