Han Meilin (b. 1936)
What is Han Meilin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 361 auction results for Han Meilin at 23 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,367 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,593–$8,799, n=110). The auction record is $173,127 for Camel (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camel | 设色纸本 | $173,127 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | 双鹰图, 1983 | 纸本 | $46,304 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | Oxen, 1996 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $39,216 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Two Gibbons, 1993 | Ink and color on paper | $39,020 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Running Horse, 1998 | Ink and color on paper | $36,223 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Horse, 1936 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $25,993 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Buddha | Copper sculpture | $25,596 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Horse, 2008 | Ink and color on paper | $25,343 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | 浪花 | 清水泥 (bluish clay/refined clay) | $22,489 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 10 | Owl / Bear, 1936 | A Set of two scrolls, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $21,038 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $7,663 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $5,999 |
| Other | 23 | $4,076 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $19,822 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $7,743 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $5,171 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 361 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Han Meilin is a Chinese artist with 478 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $7,208. 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 Han Meilin sold in 2026 for $10,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Han Meilin on OpeningBid →What is a Han Meilin work worth?
Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Meilin work is $7,208.
The median Han Meilin painting sells for $7,999 across 170 lots.
The median Han Meilin work on paper sells for $6,602 across 46 lots.
The median Han Meilin print sells for $6,636 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Han Meilin paintings typically sell for $6,303–$12,142 (the middle half of 80 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Han Meilin paintings typically sell for $4,164–$9,845 (the middle half of 63 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 | 2 | $6,636‡ | $10,189 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Paintings | 189 | $7,999‡ | $401,231‡ | 89.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $6,602‡ | $103,902‡ | 97.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $12,955‡ | $25,596 | — | 2026-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $46,304‡ | $401,231‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Han Meilin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $6,636. Paintings (189 lots) median $7,999, record $401,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $46,304.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $6,303–$12,142‡ | $8,255‡ | $44,530‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $4,164–$9,845‡ | $6,949‡ | $39,020 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $20,210–$50,508‡ | $30,783‡ | $401,231‡ |
‡ 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) | 10 | $2,688–$15,254‡ | $7,408‡ | $21,038 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,185–$8,164‡ | $7,125‡ | $15,800‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,046–$10,214‡ | $5,843‡ | $103,902‡ |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $401,231‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $173,127 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $103,902‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,273‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $25,596 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,189 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,083‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $313‡ |
‡ 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 Han Meilin worth?
Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Meilin work is $7,208. The median Han Meilin painting sells for $7,999 across 170 lots. The median Han Meilin work on paper sells for $6,602 across 46 lots. The median Han Meilin print sells for $6,636 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Han Meilin paintings typically sell for $6,303–$12,142 (the middle half of 80 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Han Meilin paintings typically sell for $4,164–$9,845 (the middle half of 63 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 Han Meilin painting?
Based on 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Meilin painting is $7,999. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Meilin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Meilin painting is $401,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Han Meilin work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Meilin work on paper is $6,602. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Meilin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Meilin work on paper is $103,902. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Han Meilin painting?
Based on 80 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Han Meilin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,255, 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 Han Meilin painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Han Meilin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Han Meilin's auction record?
Han Meilin's auction record is $401,231, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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