Guan Shanyue (1912–2000)
What is Guan Shanyue’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,315 auction results for Guan Shanyue at 26 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,418–$24,956, n=55). The auction record is $1,352,015 for 绿色长城 镜心 (2016, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 绿色长城 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $1,352,015 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | 乡土情, 1999 | Painting | $1,079,388 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | 征程 | 镜心 设色纸本 | $1,010,780 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Aug 2020 |
| 4 | Renjian chunse tu, 1984 | 手卷 | $999,010 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Trekking in the Misty Mountains, 1980 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $518,926 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | 英雄花 | — | $489,956 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Windswept Pines in a Mountain Gorge, 1977 | Ink and color on paper | $414,370 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | 风正扬帆 | — | $379,683 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | 俏不争春 镜心, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $333,378 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | 迎春图, 1978 | 设色纸本 | $313,292 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 80 | $27,495 |
| Other | 152 | $25,499 |
| Paintings | 52 | $15,100 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $36,177 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $18,031 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $10,429 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,315 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Guan Shanyue is a Chinese artist with 1,605 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $18,033. 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 Guan Shanyue sold in 2026 for $89,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,315 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guan Shanyue work is $18,033.
The median Guan Shanyue painting sells for $15,062 across 204 lots.
The median Guan Shanyue work on paper sells for $23,251 across 158 lots.
The median Guan Shanyue print sells for $462 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Shanyue paintings typically sell for $7,069–$32,376 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Shanyue work on papers typically sell for $8,285–$29,436 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 | 4 | $462 | $462 | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Paintings | 233 | $15,062‡ | $7.3M‡ | 87.6% | 2026-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 176 | $23,251†‡ | $518,926 | 89.8% | 2026-08-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $39,353 | $39,353 | — | 2006-12-13 |
| Photography | 4 | $42,538† | $42,538† | 25% | 2024-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 69 | $156,893‡ | $7.3M‡ | — | 2024-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Guan Shanyue's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $462. Paintings (233 lots) median $15,062, record $7,299,787. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Guan Shanyue painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 69 lots) the median is $156,893.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $4,654–$15,197‡ | $9,119‡ | $83,425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $7,069–$32,376‡ | $14,693‡ | $227,948‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $15,549–$126,711‡ | $47,383‡ | $7.3M‡ |
‡ 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) | 13 | $5,573–$14,597‡ | $10,480‡ | $65,577 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $8,285–$29,436‡ | $12,994‡ | $89,043 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $18,432–$79,800‡ | $43,330‡ | $518,926 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $7.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $518,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $414,370 |
| Photography | 2024 | $42,538† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $39,353 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $462 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Guan Shanyue worth?
Across 1,315 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guan Shanyue work is $18,033. The median Guan Shanyue painting sells for $15,062 across 204 lots. The median Guan Shanyue work on paper sells for $23,251 across 158 lots. The median Guan Shanyue print sells for $462 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Shanyue paintings typically sell for $7,069–$32,376 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Shanyue work on papers typically sell for $8,285–$29,436 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 Guan Shanyue painting?
Based on 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guan Shanyue painting is $15,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guan Shanyue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guan Shanyue painting is $7,299,787. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Guan Shanyue work on paper?
Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guan Shanyue work on paper is $23,251. 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 Guan Shanyue's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guan Shanyue work on paper is $518,926.
What is the average price of a medium Guan Shanyue painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guan Shanyue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,693, 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 Guan Shanyue work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guan Shanyue work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guan Shanyue's auction record?
Guan Shanyue's auction record is $7,299,787, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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