> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ni-yuanlu · updated 2026-11-02

# Ni Yuanlu (1593–1644)

## What is Ni Yuanlu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Ni Yuanlu at 11 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $77,220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,272–$226,895, n=5). The auction record is $643,001 for Spring Day Visiting Friends Outside the City (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Day Visiting Friends Outside the City | Ink on satin | $643,001 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Five-Character Poems in Running Script, 1898 | Ink | $625,934 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | 草书七言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $501,234 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Five-Character Poem in Running Script, 1844 | Burlap | $389,870 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Poem in Running-Cursive Script | Ink | $256,915 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Running Script | Ink on satin | $226,895 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Pine and Rock, 1898 | Ink | $208,880 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | 行草七言诗 | Calligraphy (running-cursive script) | $114,307 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Calligraphy in Running Style, 1885 | Ink on silk | $109,578 | Bonhams | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Pine and Rock, 1898 | Ink | $108,788 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $89,590 |
| Other | 12 | $38,201 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $99,189 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $28,066 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ni Yuanlu is a Chinese artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $33,397. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ni Yuanlu sold in 2026 for $226,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ni Yuanlu work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ni Yuanlu work is $33,397.

The median Ni Yuanlu work on paper sells for $41,718 across 49 lots.

The median Ni Yuanlu painting sells for $3,610 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ni Yuanlu work on papers typically sell for $20,405–$226,895 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,610‡ | $3,610‡ | — | 2009-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $41,718‡ | $1M‡ | 94.2% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $217,887‡ | $1M‡ | — | 2026-04-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,220–$65,339‡ | $16,270‡ | $501,234 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $20,405–$226,895‡ | $77,220‡ | $1M‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $740,830‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,610‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ni Yuanlu worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ni Yuanlu work is $33,397. The median Ni Yuanlu work on paper sells for $41,718 across 49 lots. The median Ni Yuanlu painting sells for $3,610 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ni Yuanlu work on papers typically sell for $20,405–$226,895 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ni Yuanlu work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ni Yuanlu work on paper is $41,718. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ni Yuanlu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ni Yuanlu work on paper is $1,029,363. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Ni Yuanlu work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ni Yuanlu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $77,220, 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 Ni Yuanlu work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ni Yuanlu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ni Yuanlu's auction record?

Ni Yuanlu's auction record is $1,029,363, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ni Yuanlu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ni-yuanlu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.