Ren Xun (1834–1893)
What is Ren Xun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 304 auction results for Ren Xun at 20 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,624 including buyer’s premium (middle half $525–$4,723, n=22). The auction record is $95,046 for PHOENIX (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHOENIX | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $95,046 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Flowers and Birds of Four Seasons, 1873 | Ink and colour on paper, set of four, hanging scrolls | $64,924 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Spring Birds Album | Album leaves (eight leaves) | $50,638 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Visiting Friend in the Mountains, 1870 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $29,013 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Zodiac Animals, 1835 | Ink | $24,176 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Scholars Under Willow, 1883 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $20,875 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Phoenix on Sycamore Branch, 1877 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $16,360 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | 祝寿图, 1881 | Painting | $16,049 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | FLOWER AND BIRD | Ink and colour on gold silk, circular fan leaf, framed | $13,702 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Plum Blossoms and Bamboo, 1835 | Burlap | $12,039 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $5,636 |
| Other | 26 | $1,848 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,369 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,856 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,812 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,772 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 304 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Ren Xun is a Chinese artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,205. 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 Ren Xun sold in 2026 for $9,849, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Xun work is $3,205.
The median Ren Xun painting sells for $2,409 across 53 lots.
The median Ren Xun work on paper sells for $6,149 across 49 lots.
The median Ren Xun print sells for $11,355 across 1 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 | $11,355 | $11,355 | — | 2018-07-19 |
| Paintings | 59 | $2,409†‡ | $16,049 | 89.8% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $6,149‡ | $95,046 | 89.1% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $58,432‡ | $135,710‡ | — | 2024-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ren Xun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $11,355. Paintings (59 lots) median $2,409, record $16,049. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $58,432.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,100–$4,356‡ | $1,653‡ | $6,937‡ |
‡ 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) | 7 | $3,351–$17,572‡ | $6,245‡ | $26,326‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,037–$6,862 | $2,240 | $9,613 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,075–$10,944‡ | $6,128‡ | $64,924 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $95,046 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $64,924 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $16,049 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $11,355 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,860‡ |
‡ 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 Ren Xun worth?
Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Xun work is $3,205. The median Ren Xun painting sells for $2,409 across 53 lots. The median Ren Xun work on paper sells for $6,149 across 49 lots. The median Ren Xun print sells for $11,355 across 1 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 Ren Xun painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Xun painting is $2,409. 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 Ren Xun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Xun painting is $16,049.
What is the average price of a Ren Xun work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Xun work on paper is $6,149. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ren Xun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Xun work on paper is $95,046.
What is the average price of a large Ren Xun work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ren Xun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,128, 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 Ren Xun painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ren Xun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,653, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ren Xun's auction record?
Ren Xun's auction record is $135,710, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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