> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ou-haonian-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Ou Haonian (1935–2024)

## What is Ou Haonian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 186 auction results for Ou Haonian at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $562 including buyer’s premium (middle half $405–$914, n=14). The auction record is $35,103 for 山水·书法 四屏镜心 (2013, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 山水·书法 四屏镜心 | — | $35,103 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | 骏马, 2012年作 | 设色纸本 | $28,047 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | 云南丽江古镇 镜心 | — | $26,312 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Crane and Longevity | 纸本 | $24,433 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | 美西大峡谷 镜心, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $22,653 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | 万里可横行 镜心, 2014 | — | $16,400 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | 钟馗引福 镜心 | — | $16,381 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | 相思, 2013年作 | 设色纸本 | $15,638 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | 鸳鸯 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $15,099 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | 清秋鸣瀑, 1980 | — | $15,019 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 29 | $7,851 |
| Paintings | 33 | $3,836 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $3,719 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,662 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 186 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ou Haonian is a Chinese artist with 248 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,026. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ou Haonian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,618; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ou Haonian work worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ou Haonian work is $5,026.

The median Ou Haonian painting sells for $4,001 across 77 lots.

The median Ou Haonian work on paper sells for $1,388 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ou Haonian paintings typically sell for $2,791–$5,626 (the middle half of 48 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 | 83 | $4,001‡ | $77,811‡ | 92.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,388‡ | $8,514‡ | — | 2026-09-12 |
| Photography | 5 | — | — | — | 2022-01-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $50,056‡ | $125,056‡ | — | 2014-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $2,791–$5,626‡ | $3,838‡ | $28,047 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $4,555–$15,927‡ | $8,466‡ | $77,811‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $77,811‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $28,493‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,514‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,562‡ |

‡ 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 Ou Haonian worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ou Haonian work is $5,026. The median Ou Haonian painting sells for $4,001 across 77 lots. The median Ou Haonian work on paper sells for $1,388 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ou Haonian paintings typically sell for $2,791–$5,626 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ou Haonian painting?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ou Haonian painting is $4,001. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ou Haonian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ou Haonian painting is $77,811. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ou Haonian painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ou Haonian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,838, 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 large Ou Haonian painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ou Haonian painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ou Haonian's auction record?

Ou Haonian's auction record is $125,056, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ou Haonian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ou-haonian-2 (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.