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# Shao Songnian (b. 1848)

Shao Songnian is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,580. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shao Songnian sold in 2025 for $2,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shao Songnian work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Songnian work is $2,580.

The median Shao Songnian work on paper sells for $2,580 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,580‡ | $2,808‡ | — | 2025-03-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,808‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,580 |

‡ 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 Shao Songnian worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Songnian work is $2,580. The median Shao Songnian work on paper sells for $2,580 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shao Songnian's auction record?

Shao Songnian's auction record is $12,117, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shao Songnian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shao-songnian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.