Hei Bolong (1915–1989)
What is Hei Bolong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Hei Bolong at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $849 including buyer’s premium (middle half $480–$5,855, n=5). The auction record is $246,349 for Mountain in Mist (2020, 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 | Mountain in Mist, 1984 | Ink and color on paper | $246,349 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Qu Yuan, 1973 | Hanging scroll | $13,966 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | 拟石溪山水, 1982 | 立轴 (hanging scroll) | $13,122 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 4 | 遍山烟云 | 镜片 (lens/glass plate/mirror surface) | $9,951 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | 松泉图, 1982 | Hanging scroll | $5,855 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | 黄山烟云变幻中 镜心, 1976 | 纸本 | $3,008 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | 黄山风云, 1974年作 | 水墨纸本 | $1,805 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | 松树, 1982年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,318 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Four Pieces of Landscape, 1990 | Ink and color on paper | $849 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 飞流直下三千尺, 1980 | Hanging scroll | $480 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $5,855 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Hei Bolong is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,430. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hei Bolong sold in 2025 for $9,951, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hei Bolong work is $2,430.
The median Hei Bolong work on paper sells for $1,940 across 10 lots.
The median Hei Bolong painting sells for $5,078 across 8 lots.
The median Hei Bolong photograph sells for $9,951 across 1 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 | $727‡ | $727‡ | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $5,078‡ | $246,349 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,940‡ | $27,137‡ | 90.9% | 2021-07-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $9,951 | $9,951 | — | 2025-07-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hei Bolong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $727. Paintings (8 lots) median $5,078, record $246,349. A typical Hei Bolong painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,700–$2,075‡ | $1,805‡ | $27,137‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $246,349 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $27,137‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,941‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $20,381‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $9,951 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $727‡ |
‡ 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 Hei Bolong worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hei Bolong work is $2,430. The median Hei Bolong work on paper sells for $1,940 across 10 lots. The median Hei Bolong painting sells for $5,078 across 8 lots. The median Hei Bolong photograph sells for $9,951 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hei Bolong work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hei Bolong work on paper is $1,940. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hei Bolong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hei Bolong work on paper is $27,137. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Hei Bolong's auction record?
Hei Bolong's auction record is $246,349, set in 2020.
See the full Hei Bolong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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