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# Huang Binhong (1864–1955)

Huang Binhong is a Chinese artist with 418 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $61,280. 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 $65,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Huang Binhong work worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Binhong work is $61,280.

The median Huang Binhong work on paper sells for $72,112 across 278 lots.

The median Huang Binhong painting sells for $15,322 across 27 lots.

The median Huang Binhong sculpture sells for $98,283 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $19,674–$153,584 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $7,265–$61,520 (the middle half of 49 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 | $567 | $567 | — | 2021-06-01 |
| Paintings | 37 | $15,322‡ | $1.2M | 73% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 317 | $72,112†‡ | $1.7M | 87.7% | 2026-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $98,283 | $161,856 | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 125 | $268,925‡ | $1.7M | — | 2026-10-28 |

† 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 $567. Paintings (37 lots) median $15,322, record $1,158,538. A typical Huang Binhong painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 125 lots) the median is $268,925.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $454–$9,527‡ | $1,855‡ | $229,830 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,201–$89,628‡ | $11,510‡ | $236,132‡ |

‡ 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) | 49 | $7,265–$61,520‡ | $39,019‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 105 | $19,674–$153,584†‡ | $52,098†‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $39,466–$202,717‡ | $94,271‡ | $1.6M |

† 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 | 2015 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $701,499 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $161,856 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $98,283 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $567 |

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 Huang Binhong worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Binhong work is $61,280. The median Huang Binhong work on paper sells for $72,112 across 278 lots. The median Huang Binhong painting sells for $15,322 across 27 lots. The median Huang Binhong sculpture sells for $98,283 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $19,674–$153,584 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Huang Binhong work on papers typically sell for $7,265–$61,520 (the middle half of 49 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 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Binhong work on paper is $72,112. 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 $1,713,529.

### What is the average price of a Huang Binhong painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Binhong painting is $15,322. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Huang Binhong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Binhong painting is $1,158,538.

### 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 $52,098, 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 the average price of a small Huang Binhong work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Huang Binhong work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Huang Binhong's auction record?

Huang Binhong's auction record is $1,713,529, set in 2015.

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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, “Huang Binhong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/huang-binhong-3 (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.
