Huang Binhong (1865–1955)
What is Huang Binhong’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,339 auction results for Huang Binhong at 36 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,580 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,074–$18,721, n=124). The auction record is $2,899,380 for Studio Amid Majestic Mountains (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studio Amid Majestic Mountains, 1947 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $2,899,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Landscapes Album of seven leaves, 1949 | Ink and light colour on paper | $2,010,013 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | 山水长卷, 1935年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,812,015 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | LANDSCAPE | Ink and colour on paper | $1,529,525 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | 黄山归耕图, 1949年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,388,081 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | 晴峦翠嶂图, 1943年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,384,351 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Qingcheng Shan Zhibi Feng, 1952年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,292,407 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | MOUNTAINS AND STREAMS WITHOUT END, 1949 | Ink and color on paper | $1,098,724 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| 9 | 秋山悟道图, 1946年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,046,368 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | 五湖泛舟, 1946年作 | 设色纸本 | $965,392 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 95 | $35,469 |
| Paintings | 74 | $30,965 |
| Other | 238 | $21,210 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $132,204 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 150 | $48,603 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $13,115 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,339 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Huang Binhong is a Chinese artist with 1,799 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $40,816. 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 Huang Binhong sold in 2026 for $449,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,338 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Binhong work is $40,816.
The median Huang Binhong work on paper sells for $55,056 across 252 lots.
The median Huang Binhong painting sells for $39,143 across 205 lots.
The median Huang Binhong sculpture sells for $23,823 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $21,623–$275,487 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong paintings typically sell for $21,100–$367,551 (the middle half of 81 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 | 1 | $9,989‡ | $9,989‡ | — | 2017-12-20 |
| Paintings | 218 | $39,143†‡ | $2.1M‡ | 94% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 269 | $55,056†‡ | $2.9M | 93.7% | 2026-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $23,823‡ | $23,828 | — | 2024-11-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $8,703† | $8,703† | — | 2024-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 309 | $306,074†‡ | $3.1M‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Huang Binhong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $9,989. Paintings (218 lots) median $39,143, record $2,098,072. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Huang Binhong painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 309 lots) the median is $306,074.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $5,323–$53,195‡ | $21,709‡ | $317,767 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $21,100–$367,551†‡ | $113,514†‡ | $1.7M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $326,448–$960,167‡ | $645,496‡ | $2.1M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 46 | $7,400–$48,780‡ | $26,458‡ | $2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 105 | $21,623–$275,487‡ | $92,286‡ | $1.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $53,837–$489,550†‡ | $147,139†‡ | $2.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.7M‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $23,828 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $23,818‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $9,989‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,703† |
† 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 Huang Binhong worth?
Across 1,338 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Binhong work is $40,816. The median Huang Binhong work on paper sells for $55,056 across 252 lots. The median Huang Binhong painting sells for $39,143 across 205 lots. The median Huang Binhong sculpture sells for $23,823 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $21,623–$275,487 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong paintings typically sell for $21,100–$367,551 (the middle half of 81 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 Huang Binhong work on paper?
Based on 252 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Binhong work on paper is $55,056. 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 Huang Binhong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Binhong work on paper is $2,899,380.
What is the average price of a Huang Binhong painting?
Based on 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Binhong painting is $39,143. 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 Huang Binhong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Binhong painting is $2,098,072. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Huang Binhong work on paper?
Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Huang Binhong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $92,286, 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 Huang Binhong painting?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Huang Binhong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $113,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Huang Binhong's auction record?
Huang Binhong's auction record is $3,060,741, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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